India Wins in Phuket: USAI Team Brings Home Medals from the Sea Wave Super Sprint 2026
Great news from Thailand! The Indian team selected by the Underwater Sports Association (India) — USAI, India's CMAS-affiliated Underwater Sports Federation of India, has made its mark at the International Finswimming Competition Sea Wave Super Sprint 2026 in Phuket, Thailand. On 8 November 2026, our athletes and coach stood on the podium with gold, silver, and bronze medals, and the whole team can be proud of a strong start for India.
India's Medal Tally
From the results received so far, Team USAI has won 8 medals: 4 gold, 2 silver, and 2 bronze.
| Athlete | Category | Medals |
|---|---|---|
| Saanch Agariya | Group B | 1 Bronze |
| Shambavi Bhatt | Group B | 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze |
| Vibhuti Goswami (Coach) | Masters | 2 Gold |
Saanch Agariya (Group B)
Saanch Agariya competed in Group B and won a bronze medal in the 100 m Bi-Fins. Finishing on the podium against international competition is a result to be proud of, and a great reward for the training behind it.
Shambavi Bhatt (Group B)
Shambavi Bhatt also raced in Group B and won five medals: 2 gold, 2 silver, and 1 bronze. She competed in the 50 m and 100 m Bi-Fins, the 50 m and 100 m Monofin, and the 50 m Apnoea, and finished on the podium across both fin types and the breath-hold discipline. A fantastic performance and a proud moment for India.
Vibhuti Goswami (Masters)
USAI coach Vibhuti Goswami competed in the Masters category and won two gold medals, in the 50 m Monofin and the 50 m Bi-Fins. A coach who guides young athletes and also stands on the top step of the podium shows that finswimming is a sport for every age.
One Team, One Flag
Eleven young athletes travelled to Phuket with USAI, and every one of them deserves congratulations for representing India at an international competition. Racing abroad, in unfamiliar conditions, against new rivals, is an achievement in itself, and the experience gained will stay with them for years. This is a team win, built on the dedication of the athletes, the guidance of their coach, and the support of the parents and guardians who travelled with them.
From the National Pathway to the International Podium
These results show what the right pathway can lead to. Invitations to international competitions come through the national federation, and USAI is the sole CMAS-affiliated national federation for underwater sports in India. If your child dreams of standing on an international podium, the journey starts with training and competing within the USAI structure.
You can explore finswimming training in India through USAI, register for the National Finswimming Championship, and read more about USAI.
Congratulations, Team India!
USAI congratulates the entire Indian team, every athlete, the coach, and the parents, on a memorable start in Phuket. We will share more results as they come in.
Well done, Team India! 🇮🇳🏅
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For more results and news from India's underwater sports and finswimming community, keep visiting underwatersportsindia.com, the official website of the Underwater Sports Association (India), USAI.
