11th Asian Aquatics Championship began in Ahmedabad; first in India; 900+ athletes, 29 countries, 65 events.
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships opened on September 28, 2025, at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, running until October 11. This was the first time the tournament was held in India and the second time in South Asia, with over 900 athletes from 29 Asian countries.
The event featured 65 medal events across four disciplines: swimming, artistic swimming, diving, and water polo. It also served as a qualifier for the 2026 Asian Games. India won 13 medals.
Q: Describe the significance of Ahmedabad hosting the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships in September-October 2025, India's first time hosting the event.
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The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships opened on 28 September 2025 at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, running until 11 October. India hosted the tournament for the first time, with over 900 athletes from 29 countries competing across 65 medal events in four disciplines. India secured 13 medals overall.
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The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships opened in September 2025 at which city?
The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships opened at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad on September 28, 2025. This was the first time the tournament was held in India.
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The **11th Asian Aquatics Championships** opened on **September 28, 2025** at **Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad**, running to October 11. This was India's **first hosting** of the event.
The **Veer Savarkar Sports Complex** is in **Ahmedabad, Gujarat** and hosted the **11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025** from September 28 to October 11 — India's first hosting.
**Over 900 athletes from 29 Asian countries** participated in the **11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025** in Ahmedabad. It was India's first and South Asia's second hosting of the event.
Yes, the **11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025** in **Ahmedabad** was India's **first time hosting**. It was only the **second time in South Asia**. Over 900 athletes from 29 countries participated.
The **11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025** at Ahmedabad featured swimming, diving, and water polo from **September 28 to October 11**, with 900+ athletes from 29 Asian countries.
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