Sub Junior National Aquatic Championship
by Swimming Federation of India (SFI)
National recognition in aquatic sports
Sub Junior National Aquatic Championship is a competition by Swimming Federation of India (SFI) for children aged 11 to 12, open to students across India.
Mode
In-Person
Fee
₹200
Duration
6 days
Format
Both · Teams of 8
Time needed
Full day commitment with morning heats and evening finals for swimming events. Specific schedules for diving and water polo will be outlined in official circulars.
Key dates
- Competition
- 18 Aug 2026 to 23 Aug 2026
Bhubaneswar, Odisha
About this opportunity
The 42nd Sub Junior National Aquatic Championship 2026 is India's premier national-level competition for sub junior athletes in swimming, diving, and water polo. This event provides a crucial platform for young talent to showcase their skills and compete at a national level under the Swimming Federation of India (SFI).
Athletes participate through their state aquatic associations, adhering to SFI qualifying time standards and age-category rules for Group II (13-14 years) and Group III (11-12 years). This championship is vital for talent identification, offering competitive exposure and a pathway to higher national championships and potential selection for Indian aquatic teams.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 11 to 12 years
- Location
- Nationwide
Prerequisites
- Registration with a state aquatic association affiliated to the Swimming Federation of India
- Compliance with SFI sub junior age category rules for the relevant discipline
- Achievement of SFI qualifying time standards for the entered swimming events
- Compliance with SFI sub junior age category rules for the relevant discipline (Group II: 13-14 years, Group III: 11-12 years)
- Achievement of SFI qualifying time standards for the entered swimming events in a 50m long course pool
- Possession of a valid SFI Unique Identification (UID) card
Open to sub junior aquatic athletes from across India who are registered with their state aquatic association affiliated to SFI and meet SFI's qualifying time standards and sub junior age category rules for swimming, diving or water polo.
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Academic details
Difficulty: Advanced
Rewards and recognition
Certificate
SFI Participation & Merit Certificate
Participants and medallists at SFI national championships receive certificates issued by the Swimming Federation of India.
Recognition
National-level aquatic recognition
Skills your child builds
Highlights
- Combined national meet covering swimming, diving, and water polo disciplines.
- Conducted under the latest World Aquatics technical regulations.
- Serves as a feeder competition into the SFI Junior and Senior National Aquatic Championships.
- Features a revised age group structure (11-12 and 13-14 years) aligned with Long Term Athlete Development guidelines.
Rounds & format
Swimming events will be conducted with morning heats and evening finals. The specific schedule and format for diving and water polo events will be detailed in the official circulars issued by SFI.
How entries are judged
Judging is based on the latest World Aquatics Rules (2026) and SFI technical regulations. For swimming, performance is primarily time-based, while diving and water polo are judged on technical execution, form, and adherence to game rules.
Selection process
Selection is based on achieving SFI qualifying time standards in 50m long course pools, as specified in the official circulars. State aquatic associations affiliated to SFI are responsible for selecting their athletes based on these criteria.
How to apply
- 1Athletes are entered through their state aquatic association affiliated to SFI
- 2State associations submit entries as per SFI circulars and qualifying time standards for the championship
- 3Selected athletes report at the host venue per the official SFI schedule
Fees & financial support
Fee details
Individual event fee: ₹40 per event. Relay team fee: ₹200 per relay. These fees are paid by the affiliated state unit to the Swimming Federation of India.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sub Junior National Aquatic Championship free?
No. The registration fee is ₹200.
Who can participate in Sub Junior National Aquatic Championship?
Children aged 11 to 12.
What will my child gain from Sub Junior National Aquatic Championship?
National-level competitive exposure under the Swimming Federation of India. Pathway into SFI junior and senior national championships. Visibility for selection into Indian aquatic teams for international age-group meets. SFI participation and merit certificates for athletes. Opportunity to progress into SFI junior and senior national championships.. Win Gold, Silver, or Bronze medals and championship trophies for top performances.. Develop advanced competitive swimming, diving, and water polo skills..
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