Punjab’s young female swimmers delivered an outstanding performance at the 24th National Swimming Age-Group Championship 2025, held at the Sports Complex in Islamabad from 21 to 23 November. With multiple gold medals and new national records, the provincial team dominated the competition and showcased remarkable talent across various age categories.
Gold Medal Wins and Record-Breaking Performances
Punjab’s 29-member women’s squad excelled across the U-12, U-14, and U-16 categories, emerging as one of the strongest contingents at the event.
Gold Medalists:
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Rania Adnan Khan (U-14): Captured gold and set a new national record in the 100m Butterfly with a stunning performance.
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Zoya Chohan (U-14): Won gold with an impressive and controlled swim.
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Roshana Khan (U-12): Secured gold in her category with confidence and precision.
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Inaya Zahur (U-16): Sealed gold after delivering a powerful and disciplined race.
Punjab’s swimmers impressed spectators and coaches with their short, explosive sprints and exceptional technique throughout the three-day event.
Punjab Sets Three National Records and Secures Top Trophies
The championship turned historic for Punjab as rising athletes shattered multiple national records:
New National Records:
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Rania Adnan Khan (U-14): 100m Butterfly
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Punjab U-14 Team: 4×100m Medley Relay
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Punjab U-14 Team: 4×200m Freestyle Relay
These achievements reinforced Punjab’s status as one of the fastest-growing forces in national women’s swimming, with young athletes showcasing depth, discipline, and immense potential.
Punjab’s team efforts also resulted in major championship honours:
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Winners Trophy – U-14 Category
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Runners-Up Trophy – U-16 Category
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Best Swimmer (U-14) – Awarded for exceptional overall performance
The dominance in the U-14 division, in particular, highlighted Punjab’s strong grassroots training and rising talent pool.
