THE POOL
WAS THEIR
STAGE.
Twenty-one medals. Three age categories. A team of young athletes ready to test their skills, embrace the challenge of competition and turn preparation into achievement.
Every Stroke.
Every Second.
Every
Achievement.
The stopwatch measures the time. The podium recognises the result. But behind every race lies a story of preparation, commitment and the courage to compete.
On 30 September 2026, the TBS Panthers swimming team participated in the Ardee Aqua Swimming Meet, hosted by The Ardee School in New Delhi.
Competing across the U10, U12 and U14 age categories, our young swimmers brought their training and determination to the competitive stage.
What followed was a highly successful meet for the Panthers, with an impressive 21-medal tally: 13 Gold, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze.
The achievement represented more than podium finishes. It was a celebration of young athletes learning to perform under pressure, challenge their limits and grow through sport.
Twenty-One Medals.
Countless Moments of Pride.
From race preparation to the final touch at the wall, the meet challenged our swimmers to demonstrate technical ability, focus and competitive confidence.
Competitive swimming demands far more than speed. Every race requires concentration, technical accuracy and the ability to maintain composure while performing against other swimmers.
At the Ardee Aqua Swimming Meet, the Panthers embraced these demands, translating the skills developed during regular training into competitive performances.
The team’s tally of 13 Gold, 5 Silver and 3 Bronze medals reflected an excellent collective showing across the competition.
The event report also recorded podium finishes for all participating Panthers swimmers, making the occasion an especially rewarding experience for the squad.
More importantly, the meet provided valuable exposure to competition, allowing our swimmers to test their preparation, understand the demands of racing and gain confidence for future events.
Individual Commitment.
Collective Excellence.
A medal tally captures the achievement of a team, but every athlete contributes an individual story of preparation, courage and personal growth.
Jaxon, Veera, Shima, Aveer and Zian represented The British School at the meet, embracing the opportunity to compete against swimmers from other schools and put their training into practice.
The event report also recognises Arjun among the young swimmers who demonstrated enthusiasm, confidence and positive sporting behaviour.
Across their respective events, the Panthers gained valuable experience in race preparation, starts, turns, pacing and finishing.
Sporting excellence is not measured only by medals. It is reflected in commitment to training, determination in competition and respect for everyone sharing the sporting arena.
A Golden Result.
A Valuable Learning Experience.
Every competition presents an opportunity to understand where an athlete stands, discover what needs refining and develop the confidence to face the next challenge.
Starts & Turns
The swimmers gained valuable experience in preparing for races, managing starts and executing turns under competitive conditions.
Pacing & Finishing
Competitive exposure offered opportunities to understand pacing, maintain technique and develop stronger finishing strategies.
Confidence & Character
Racing against swimmers from other schools helped develop confidence, positive sporting behaviour and respect for fellow competitors.
The competition provided useful insights into the swimmers’ current performance levels. These observations will help guide future training, technical development and competition preparation.
The medals mark the achievement.
The ambition defines what comes next.
The Podium Is a Milestone.
Not the Finish Line.
The Ardee Aqua Swimming Meet 2026 will be remembered as a highly successful competition for our young Panthers.
The 21-medal achievement reflects the commitment shown during training and the confidence demonstrated when the opportunity to compete arrived.
Equally important are the experiences gained, the lessons learnt and the motivation our athletes can take into future training and competitions.
We extend our appreciation to The Ardee School for organising and hosting the meet, and to the accompanying staff for their support throughout the event.
Swim Meet Results
| Event | Time | Student Name | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| U10 – Girls | |||
| 25m Freestyle | 20.93s | Aiko N. | 3rd |
| 25m Breaststroke | 29.22s | Leia S. | 2nd |
| 25m Breaststroke | 25.47s | Aleena B. | 1st |
| U10 – Boys | |||
| 25m Freestyle | 21.69s | Adrian G. | 3rd |
| 25m Breaststroke | 23.62s | Zian G. | 1st |
| U10 – Mixed | |||
| 25m Freestyle Relay | 1:27.10 | Zian G., Arjun M., Aiko N., Aleena B. | 1st |
| U12 – Girls | |||
| 50m Freestyle | 40.38s | Mira M. | 2nd |
| 50m Breaststroke | 46.37s | Shima I. | 1st |
| 50m Backstroke | 50.69s | Swarnika M. | 2nd |
| U12 – Boys | |||
| 50m Freestyle | 38.06s | Seohyun C. | 1st |
| 50m Breaststroke | 50.28s | Aveer S. | 1st |
| 50m Backstroke | 54.13s | Neil N. | 3rd |
| U12 – Mixed | |||
| 25m Freestyle Relay | 1:10.97 | Aveer S., Seohyun C., Mira M., Shima I. | 1st |
| U14 – Girls | |||
| 50m Freestyle | 33.16s | Veera D. | 1st |
| 50m Breaststroke | 45.00s | Eva R. | 1st |
| 50m Backstroke | 41.47s | Ishana M. | 1st |
| U14 – Boys | |||
| 50m Freestyle | 28.31s | Jaxon H. | 1st |
| 50m Breaststroke | 51.56s | Jayaditya C. | 2nd |
| 50m Backstroke | 45.50s | Platon L. | 2nd |
| U14 – Mixed | |||
| 25m Freestyle Relay | 1:01.66 | Jaxon H., Jayaditya C., Veera D., Ishana M. | 1st |
No records match.
