Nagpur Swimmer Jayant Duble to Conquer Gibraltar Strait

Nagpur's renowned international sea swimmer Jayant Jaiprakash Duble has been selected by Gibraltar Swimming Association, Spain to swim the Gibraltar Strait in October 2025. He will attempt the challenging swim of the Gibraltar Strait from Spain to Morocco stretch when sea conditions are favorable.

Jayant has previously swam Palk Strait (India-Sri Lanka), Catalina Channel (USA), English Channel (England), and North Channel (Northern Ireland), earning accolades for Nagpur globally.

Since 2008 Beijing Olympics, Sea swimming was included in Olympics. Jayant's Gibraltar swim experience will aid his preparation for the upcoming 2028 US Olympics.

Taking into consideration of Jayant's international sea swimming expeditions and achievements, Maharashtra Govt has honored Jayant with Shivchhatrapati State Sports Award in the category of Adventure Sea Swimming.

Jayant is currently pursuing MPEd at Jyotiba College, Nagpur, and practices for his swimming at National Institute of Swimming, Nagpur & Juhu Beach, Mumbai under Dr. Jaiprakash Duble & Dr. Sambhaji Bhosale.

JD Sports Foundation & Dolphin Swimming Club's members and swimmers are taking continuous efforts to support Jayant's adventure sea swimming expedition of the Strait of Gibraltar.

Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University Water Polo Team's Coaching Camp Begins

The Rashtrasant Tukdoji Maharaj Nagpur University Water Polo Team will participate in the All India Inter-University Water Polo Championship at Calicut University, Kerala. As in previous years, this year's coaching camp will be held at the National Institute of Swimming.

Dr. Vishakha Joshi, Sports Director, RTMNU, Nagpur University, Dr. Sambhaji Bhosle, Chief Organizer, and Dr. Jaiprakash Duble, Director, National Institute of Swimming, have extended their best wishes to the water polo team.