High achievers: Women swimmers perform great at championship

LAHORE:

Girls and women swimmers of all ages got an opportunity on Sunday to display their talent and potential at the prestigious Punjab Women’s Age-group and Open Championship.

The event, organised by the Women’s Swimming Association Punjab, has a long history. It was organised after a two-year gap.

Participation was enthusiastic, with swimmers ranging in age from eight to over 18 years. The Open category, with nine events, was open to swimmers of all ages.

Twelve-year-old swimmer Mishael Hyat Ayub was declared the best female swimmer after she won the Open event, collecting five gold, a silver and a bronze medal.

Gulminay Lone won the 50-metre freestyle sprint in 36.88 seconds and was named the fastest swimmer in the province. Syeda Muzzeyan Mustafa was declared the best swimmer in the Under-16 category. Gulminay Lone (Under-14), Mishael Hyat Ayub (Under-12) and Jehanara Nabi (Under-10) won their respective age categories.

“Such events help highlight the talent our swimmers possess and give them an opportunity to display it. They also build confidence and sporting spirit among girls,” Mubashrah Raza, honorary secretary of WSAP said.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 20^th, 2014.