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USAI warns athletes, parents, and schools about unaffiliated organisations conducting unauthorized underwater sports events in India — including a recent incident in Faridabad. Learn how to verify before you register.

From monofins to snorkels, here's a complete guide to finswimming equipment — and why using CMAS-approved gear is essential for safety, fairness, and competition eligibility.

14-year-old Garima Mishra from Hyderabad has been selected by USAI to represent India at the 2026 CMAS Asian Championship Finswimming Indoor Juniors in Hai'an, China this September.

USAI is India's only CMAS-affiliated national federation for underwater sports and finswimming — here's the fully documented, source-linked proof, and how to protect yourself from unverifiable affiliation claims.

The 8th Raktherm Underwater Sports Championship wrapped up at Nigeen Lake with over 350 swimmers competing, standout performances from The Legends School of Education, and a pathway to Federation Cup 2026.

Dates for the 9th All India Finswimming Federation Cup 2026 are still to be announced — here's how underwater sports India athletes can use the wait to train smarter and prepare to compete.

Underwater Sports Association India (USAI) announces the 2026 CMAS World Championship Finswimming Open Water Seniors & Juniors in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt (Oct 30–Nov 4) — a major opportunity for underwater sports India athletes.

Meet Riyaz Ahmad Wani — water sports expert, open water swimmer, and lifesaving trainer who has trained over 2,000 non-swimmers and championed water safety across Jammu & Kashmir for nearly 30 years.

The 2026 CMAS World Cup Finswimming Indoor takes place October 2–4 in Coral Springs, Florida. Here's everything Indian finswimmers need to know about categories, events, and the competition schedule.