Bangalore, August 01, 2025: Demonstrating incredible talent, discipline, and competitive spirit at just eight years old, Arya Chugh, a Grade 3 student of Greenwood High International School, delivered a standout performance at the State-Level Open Inter-School Swimming Competition 2025, held at the SDAT Aquatic Complex, Shenoy Nagar, Chennai. Competing against participants from schools across cities like Chennai, Bangalore, and Trichy, Arya brought home six medals across six events, including four Golds and two Silvers. Her exceptional all-around performance earned her the prestigious Individual Champion Trophy, awarded to the top performer in each grade category, a significant milestone in Arya’s young yet decorated swimming journey.
Arya clinched Gold medals in all her individual events, Freestyle, Backstroke, Butterfly, and Breaststroke, with timings of 20s (FS), 22s (BK), 23s (FLY), and 28s (BS) respectively. In addition to her individual sweep, she also contributed to her team’s success by winning Silver in the Mixed Relay (Grades 3–4) and Silver in the Freestyle Relay (Grades 5–6), competing alongside swimmers.
Having started swimming at the age of five, Arya has consistently demonstrated promise in the pool. Over the years, she has earned several accolades across various inter-school and age-group competitions, including medals at both local and regional meets. Her steady progress and commitment to the sport reflect her growing strength as a young competitive swimmer.
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Sharing her excitement, Arya said: “Swimming is where I feel the most confident and free—like I can do anything. I love the feeling of racing through the water and trying out new strokes. This competition was a great experience because I got to swim with so many talented kids. I’m really proud of how I performed, and I want to keep training hard, learning, and hopefully bring home many more medals in the future!”
Speaking on Arya’s achievement, Mrs. Niru Agarwal, Managing Trustee, Greenwood High International School, said: “Arya’s remarkable performance at such a young age is a true testament to what passion, discipline, and early encouragement can achieve. It’s heartening to see her take on challenges with such enthusiasm and poise. At Greenwood High, we believe in fostering not just academic growth but also personal and athletic excellence. Arya’s success reflects our commitment to nurturing well-rounded individuals who embrace their dreams with confidence and courage.”
Arya’s journey is a shining example of how talent, hard work, and the right encouragement can come together to create something truly remarkable. With each stroke, she continues to grow in confidence and skill, laying the foundation for an inspiring path ahead in competitive swimming.
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