Shagun wins gold at Goa Sea Pride 2026

Telangana’s young swimmer Shagun Sharma achieved a remarkable feat by securing the first place in the 1-km sea swimming event in seven to 10 years girls’ category at the Goa Sea Pride 2026 – Invitational National Open Water Swimming Championship, organized by the Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation in association with the Goa Swimming Association.

Shagun, who is a product of Gachibowli stadium swimming pool, SATS, won the title in an event that witnessed high participation from swimmers across the country. Notably, this was her first-ever sea swimming competition, where she displayed outstanding endurance and determination in challenging open-water conditions.

Her success reflects the dedicated training and guidance of coach Ayush Yadav, whose mentorship has played a vital role in nurturing her talent and competitive spirit.