Panthers Set the Pool Alight in Primary Swim Showcase

Primary Swim Meet • Friday 1 May 2026

Friday Evening Fire at the TBS Pool

From 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, the TBS pool came alive as the young Panthers faced the AES Tigers in a vibrant Primary Swim Meet filled with racing, cheering, courage and unforgettable Panthers energy.

85 Swimmers
8 Events
24 Panthers Podiums
80+ Parents Cheering

A Pool Deck Buzzing with Energy

The meet had the feel of a festival of swimming. Parents from both the Panthers and Tigers filled the poolside area in huge numbers, creating a loud, warm and encouraging atmosphere for every swimmer. Each race was met with cheers, applause and excitement, making the Friday afternoon fixture feel like a true championship occasion.

Despite the heat, the arrangements around the venue helped the meet run smoothly. Shaded areas, air fans and water stations ensured swimmers, staff and spectators remained comfortable, allowing the focus to stay exactly where it belonged — on the racing.

Eight events. Twenty-four Panthers podium finishes. A Friday evening full of racing confidence.
Event-by-Event Story

How the Panthers Took Command

The meet unfolded race by race, with each event adding another layer to the Panthers story — composed starts, strong finishes and complete podium control across the selected events.

Event 1

25m Backstroke Girls

Primary • Timed Final

The opening event immediately set the tone. Ishana led the field with a confident swim, while Samara and Ada completed a full Panthers sweep.
Gold
Ishana Joy Mehra
00:19.69
Silver
Samara Sachdev
00:23.02
Bronze
Ada Goel
00:23.50
Event 2

25m Backstroke Boys

Primary • Timed Final

The boys followed with the same confidence. Platon powered to gold, with Arjun and Reyansh giving the Panthers another strong podium finish.
Gold
Platon Liapin
00:22.51
Silver
Arjun Mirchandani
00:25.27
Bronze
Reyansh Bishnoi
00:26.27
Event 3

25m Breaststroke Girls

Primary • Timed Final

Veera’s race was sharp and controlled, with Shima pushing strongly for silver and Rabiya completing another Panthers podium.
Gold
Veera Wadhwaney Dahiya
00:17.97
Silver
Shima Ito
00:18.91
Bronze
Rabiya Shergill
00:22.76
Event 4

25m Breaststroke Boys

Primary • Timed Final

Platon returned to the pool and delivered another gold-medal swim, while Zian and Aryan showed strength and composure to complete the podium.
Gold
Platon Liapin
00:22.68
Silver
Zian Shiv Gambhir
00:24.75
Bronze
Aryan Mirchandani
00:25.19
Event 5

25m Butterfly Girls

Primary • Timed Final

The butterfly races brought more excitement. Veera delivered another excellent gold swim, with Ishana and Rabiya adding silver and bronze.
Gold
Veera Wadhwaney Dahiya
00:17.49
Silver
Ishana Joy Mehra
00:19.86
Bronze
Rabiya Shergill
00:20.40
Event 6

25m Butterfly Boys

Primary • Timed Final

Seohyun attacked the race with confidence to take gold, while Joseph and Aryan completed a strong Panthers butterfly podium.
Gold
Seohyun Cho
00:19.26
Silver
Joseph Waterson
00:22.29
Bronze
Aryan Mirchandani
00:22.70
Event 7

50m Freestyle Girls

Primary • Timed Final

The longer freestyle event demanded pacing and determination. Shima rose to the challenge, with Samara and Ada finishing strongly behind her.
Gold
Shima Ito
00:34.98
Silver
Samara Sachdev
00:39.27
Bronze
Ada Goel
00:40.11
Event 8

50m Freestyle Boys

Primary • Timed Final

The final event closed the meet in style. Seohyun took gold, Karamvir claimed silver and Kesarbir completed the final Panthers podium of the evening.
Gold
Seohyun Cho
00:36.50
Silver
Karamvir Bhatia
00:39.67
Bronze
Kesarbir Hooda
00:43.79

Race After Race, the Panthers Delivered

What made the evening special was the rhythm of the meet. Event 1 created the spark, Event 2 confirmed the momentum, and by the middle races the confidence around the Panthers squad was clear. Every swimmer stepped up, and every podium added to the energy around the pool.

A Celebration of Primary Swimming

The meet was not only about results. It gave young swimmers meaningful race experience, helped build water confidence and strengthened the sense of community between swimmers, parents, staff and coaches.

Panthers Pride Starts Young

From the first backstroke race to the final freestyle finish, the young Panthers showed focus, teamwork and joy in competition. With the pool deck buzzing and families cheering every race, this Friday evening swim meet became a powerful reminder that the future of Panthers swimming is bright.

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