Former National and International Gold Medalist Surajit Ghosh Extends Support to USAI
The Underwater Sports Association (India) — USAI is honoured to share a heartfelt message of support from Surajit Ghosh, a former competitive swimmer from Kolkata who represented India for many years, earning recognition as a National and International Gold Medalist during his swimming career.
As USAI continues to build a structured pathway for finswimming and underwater sports talent across India, endorsements from experienced athletes like Surajit Ghosh carry real weight — a reminder that the sport's growth is being watched, and supported, by those who understand what it takes to represent the country at the highest level.
A Message From Surajit Ghosh
In his own words, Surajit Ghosh shared the following message of support:
"Namaskar, my name is Surajit Ghosh. I am an ex-swimmer, National and International Gold Medalist, and for so many years a representative of India. I am speaking from Kolkata.
We support the Underwater Sports Association of India. This federation will help the kids to reach the Olympics and World Cup. I am hopeful that this federation will help the kids to reach the Olympics and World Cup. Namaskar."
Why This Support Matters
Coming from someone with first-hand experience representing India in competitive swimming, Surajit Ghosh's words reflect a broader hope shared across India's aquatic sports community — that structured, internationally recognised pathways like the one USAI provides can help the next generation of young athletes go further than ever before, all the way to global stages like the Olympics and the World Cup.
As India's CMAS-affiliated national federation for underwater sports and finswimming, USAI remains committed to building exactly that kind of pathway — one that gives young athletes in Kolkata, West Bengal, and across the country a genuine route from grassroots training to international representation.
USAI's Gratitude
USAI extends its sincere thanks to Surajit Ghosh for his kind words and continued support. Endorsements like his help reinforce the importance of the work being done across India's underwater sports community — and serve as encouragement to every young athlete currently training toward their own national and international dreams.
What Is USAI?
USAI — the Underwater Sports Association (India) — is recognised by CMAS (Confédération Mondiale des Activités Subaquatiques), the World Underwater Federation, as India's official national federation for underwater sports. That means USAI is the only body in India entitled to train, select, and field athletes for international CMAS-sanctioned events, organise or license national competitions, and award recognised national titles in the sport.
For athletes and parents, this distinction matters enormously. Training and competing through a genuinely CMAS-affiliated body ensures that your results, rankings, and certifications actually count — both nationally and on the international stage. You can read more about USAI, its history, and its role within the CMAS structure.
Athletes at any stage can explore Underwater Sports Federation in India training programmes and coaching pathways directly through USAI's official training page, which outlines options for different age groups and skill levels.
The National Finswimming Championship
Each year, USAI organises the National Finswimming Championship — India's premier domestic competition and the primary pathway through which athletes earn selection for CMAS international events, including World Championships, World Cups, and Asian Championships. The championship features multiple age categories — junior, youth, senior, and masters — and covers the full range of finswimming disciplines and distances.
For competitive athletes, performing well at the National Finswimming Championship is often the single most important step toward representing India internationally.
Stay Connected
For more updates and stories from across India's underwater sports and finswimming community, keep visiting underwatersportsindia.com — the official website of the Underwater Sports Association (India), USAI.