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Swimming Federation of India
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| Sport | Aquatic sports |
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| Category | Swimming, masters swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, high diving, and water polo |
| Jurisdiction | National |
| Membership | 30 State/UT associations[1] |
| Abbreviation | SFI |
| Founded | 1948 |
| Affiliation | FINA |
| Affiliation date | 1932-33[lower-alpha 1] |
| Regional affiliation | Asia Swimming Federation |
| Headquarters | 11/A Vithalbhai Patel Colony, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat[2] |
| President | R N Jayprakash |
| CEO | Virendra Nanavati |
| Secretary | Chokshi Monal[3] |
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The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) is the national governing body for aquatic sports in India. Legally, it is a non-profit association registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1861.[4] The federation holds elections for its office bearers every four years.[5] The SFI currently oversees competition in the sports of swimming, masters swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, high diving, and water polo. It is affiliated to FINA,[6] and the Asia Swimming Federation (AASF).[7]
The SFI was formed by the merger of the National Swimming Association (NSA) and the Indian Swimming Federation (ISF) in 1948. Prior to the merger, the NSA and ISF had been engaged in disputes. While the Calcutta-based NSA received affiliation from FINA in 1932–33, the ISF had the support of the Indian Olympic Association. The Union Government intervened to resolve the dispute by merging the two entities to form the SFI.[8][9]
In July 2017, FINA presented a certificate to SFI CEO Virendra Nanavati during the 17th FINA World Championship in honour of his services to the discipline.[10]
Total medals won by Indian Swimmers in Major tournaments[edit]
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Games | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 |
| Commonwealth Games | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 1 | 2 | 7 | 10 |
Total medals won by Indian Divers in Major tournaments[edit]
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Games | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| Total | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 |
Total medals won by Indian Water Polo Team in Major tournaments[edit]
| Competition | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian Games | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Total | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
See also[edit]
- List of Indian records in swimming
- Water polo in India
- India men's national water polo team
- Arati Saha
- Mihir Sen
- Sachin Nag
- Brojen Das
- Shamsher Khan
- Bula Choudhury
- Virdhawal Khade
- Srihari Nataraj
- Sajan Prakash
Notes[edit]
- ↑ Affiliation received by the National Swimming Association (NSA), the SFI's predecessor.
References[edit]
- ↑ "Units of SFI". Swimming Federation of India. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ "Contact Us". Swimming Federation of India. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ "Office Bearers of SFI". Swimming Federation of India. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ "Registration Certificate –". Swimming Federation of India. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ "About SFI". Swimming Federation of India. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ "National Federations". FINA. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ "National Federations". Asia Swimming Federation. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ "Swimming Federation of India - SFI - Indian Swimming Federation". www.iloveindia.com. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ Sharma, V. K. Physical Education Class 12. Saraswati House Pvt Ltd. p. 89. ISBN 9789350419212. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ↑ "FINA honours Indian swimming federation CEO". Business Standard India. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
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