Will Ahmedabad Host the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025? Official Jersey Revealed!

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Key Takeaways
- Gujarat is hosting the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship in 2025.
- Official jersey unveiled by Minister Harsh Sanghavi.
- The event will involve athletes from over 30 countries.
- Qualifying event for the Asian Games 2026.
- Significant investments in sports infrastructure in Gujarat.
Gandhinagar, Sep 9 (NationPress) The Minister of Youth, Sports and Cultural Activities in Gujarat, Harsh Sanghavi, has officially unveiled the jersey for the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship set to take place in Ahmedabad in 2025. The unveiling occurred at the Sector-21 Gymkhana in Gandhinagar.
The championship is being organized by the Swimming Federation of India. During the event, Sanghavi emphasized the consistent achievements of Indian athletes on the world stage, pledging that Gujarat is dedicated to enhancing India’s swimming team ahead of the Asian Games 2026.
“It is indeed an honor that Gujarat has been selected to host numerous key international tournaments. The state has always been a leader in providing athletes with top-notch facilities,” he stated, expressing gratitude to the Federation for choosing Gujarat for this esteemed event.
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championship is scheduled from September 28 to October 11, 2025, at the newly built Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, with athletes from over 30 countries expected to participate. This tournament will also act as a qualifying round for the Asian Games 2026.
The unveiling ceremony was graced by notable athletes including Arjuna Awardee and double Olympian Sajan Prakash, double Olympian Srihari Nataraj, 2023 Asian Games swimmers Kushagra Rawat and Advait Page, Paris 2024 Olympian Dhinidhi Desinghu, and Monal Chokshi, Secretary of the Swimming Federation of India. Gujarat has swiftly established itself as a center for world-class sports infrastructure in India, with substantial investments in stadiums, training facilities, and sports academies.
The state boasts the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, recognized as the world’s largest cricket stadium with a capacity exceeding 130,000, along with the newly developed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave, designed as a multi-sport complex for international events.
Additionally, the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad will host the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025, further establishing Gujarat’s global sports prominence.
Modern indoor stadiums, swimming pools, shooting ranges, and athletics tracks are available in cities like Gandhinagar, Surat, Rajkot, and Vadodara.
The state government has initiated programs like Khel Mahakumbh to foster grassroots sports participation, with over 5 million athletes competing annually across various disciplines. Through a combination of large stadiums, specialized academies, and outreach programs, Gujarat is not just hosting significant events but also nurturing future Olympians.