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|secretary    = Chokshi Monal<ref>{{cite web |title=Office Bearers of SFI |url=http://swimming.org.in/sfi/office-bearers-of-sfi/ |website=Swimming Federation of India |access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref>
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The '''Swimming Federation of India (SFI)''' is the national governing body for [[aquatic sports]] in India. Legally, it is a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit association]] registered under the ''West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1861''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Registration Certificate – |url=http://swimming.org.in/2017/12/22/registration-certificate/ |website=Swimming Federation of India |access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref> The Federation holds elections for its office bearers every four years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://swimming.org.in/sfi/|title=About SFI|website=Swimming Federation of India|access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref>  The SFI currently oversees competition in the sports of [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[masters swimming]], [[Synchronised swimming|synchronized swimming]], [[Diving (sport)|diving]], [[high diving]], and [[water polo]]. It is affiliated to [[FINA]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fina.org/national-federations/IND|title=National Federations|website=FINA|language=en|access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref> and the [[Asia Swimming Federation]] (ASF).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asiaswimmingfederation.org/about_nat_fed_desc.php?fed=12|title=National Federations|website=Asia Swimming Federation|access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref>
The '''Swimming Federation of India (SFI)''' is the national governing body for [[aquatic sports]] in India. Legally, it is a [[Nonprofit organization|non-profit association]] registered under the ''West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1861''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Registration Certificate – |url=http://swimming.org.in/2017/12/22/registration-certificate/ |website=Swimming Federation of India |access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref> The federation holds elections for its office bearers every four years.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://swimming.org.in/sfi/|title=About SFI|website=Swimming Federation of India|access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref>  The SFI currently oversees competition in the sports of [[Swimming (sport)|swimming]], [[masters swimming]], [[Synchronised swimming|synchronized swimming]], [[Diving (sport)|diving]], [[high diving]], and [[water polo]]. It is affiliated to [[FINA]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.fina.org/national-federations/IND|title=National Federations|website=FINA|language=en|access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref> and the [[Asia Swimming Federation]] (AASF).<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asiaswimmingfederation.org/about_nat_fed_desc.php?fed=12|title=National Federations|website=Asia Swimming Federation|access-date=20 July 2018}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swimming Federation of India - SFI - Indian Swimming Federation |url=http://www.iloveindia.com/sports/swimming/sfi.html |website=www.iloveindia.com |access-date=20 July 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Sharma |first1=V. K. |title=Physical Education Class 12 |publisher=Saraswati House Pvt Ltd |isbn=9789350419212 |page=89 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-hNADAAAQBAJ&q=Indian+Swimming+Federation+%221948%22&pg=PA89 |access-date=20 July 2018 |language=en}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swimming Federation of India - SFI - Indian Swimming Federation |url=http://www.iloveindia.com/sports/swimming/sfi.html |website=www.iloveindia.com |access-date=20 July 2018 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite book |last1=Sharma |first1=V. K. |title=Physical Education Class 12 |publisher=Saraswati House Pvt Ltd |isbn=9789350419212 |page=89 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=-hNADAAAQBAJ&q=Indian+Swimming+Federation+%221948%22&pg=PA89 |access-date=20 July 2018 |language=en}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite web |title=FINA honours Indian swimming federation CEO |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/fina-honours-indian-swimming-federation-ceo-117072300547_1.html |website=Business Standard India |access-date=20 July 2018 |date=23 July 2017}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web |title=FINA honours Indian swimming federation CEO |url=https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/fina-honours-indian-swimming-federation-ceo-117072300547_1.html |website=Business Standard India |access-date=20 July 2018 |date=23 July 2017}}</ref>
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Swimming Federation of India
File:Swimming Federation of India logo.jpg
SportAquatic sports
CategorySwimming, masters swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, high diving, and water polo
JurisdictionNational
Membership30 State/UT associations[1]
AbbreviationSFI
Founded1948; 77 years ago (1948)
AffiliationFINA
Affiliation date1932-33[lower-alpha 1]
Regional affiliationAsia Swimming Federation
Headquarters11/A Vithalbhai Patel Colony, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat[2]
PresidentR N Jayprakash
CEOVirendra Nanavati
SecretaryChokshi Monal[3]
Replaced
  • National Swimming Association
  • Indian Swimming Federation
Official website
swimming.org.in
India

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]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Affiliation received by the National Swimming Association (NSA), the SFI's predecessor.

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Units of SFI". Swimming Federation of India. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  2. ↑ "Contact Us". Swimming Federation of India. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  3. ↑ "Office Bearers of SFI". Swimming Federation of India. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  4. ↑ "Registration Certificate –". Swimming Federation of India. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  5. ↑ "About SFI". Swimming Federation of India. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  6. ↑ "National Federations". FINA. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  7. ↑ "National Federations". Asia Swimming Federation. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  8. ↑ "Swimming Federation of India - SFI - Indian Swimming Federation". www.iloveindia.com. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  9. ↑ Sharma, V. K. Physical Education Class 12. Saraswati House Pvt Ltd. p. 89. ISBN 9789350419212. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
  10. ↑ "FINA honours Indian swimming federation CEO". Business Standard India. 23 July 2017. Retrieved 20 July 2018.

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