International School Dhaka (ISD) recently held its annual “Swimming Gala” on its premises to showcase students’ swimming skills.
The event had taken place for five consecutive years, but the school organized it this year for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, said a press release issued on Thursday.
The “Swimming Gala” took place in two segments. It consisted of 25m swimming styles, including relay, backstroke, breaststroke and individual medley.
Two groups of around 120 swimmers participated in the event to flaunt their swimming skills.
Mariana Ignat, swimming coach of the school, said: “ISD has always held swimming in high regard and ensured student participation in swimming activities while enjoying it to the fullest… ISD is thrilled to be able to host the event again for the first time after the pandemic.”
The “Swimming Gala” created a healthy swimming environment for the students to build skills, communicate and socialize with their peers. The event helped the students gain confidence while boosting endurance, strength and overall fitness levels, read the release.
ISD said it hopes to introduce similar events in the future to foster a healthy swimming environment that establishes friendships, endorses sportsmanship and promotes a sustainable lifestyle.