Written by Tanisha Cardozo || Team Allycaral Sports Desk
Goa witnessed a proud sporting moment as Megan De Almeida from Divar secured a Bronze medal in the Women’s 3-Meter Springboard Diving event at the All India Inter University Aquatics (M & W) Championship 2025–2026. The prestigious national-level championship was held from December 18 to 23 at the Dr. T.R. Paarivendhar Aquatic Complex at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu.
Representing Goa at the competition organised by SRM Institute of Science and Technology under the auspices of the Association of Indian Universities, Megan stood out among 18 divers from universities across the country to finish on the podium. Her performance reflected both technical skill and composure at a highly competitive event.
Megan further demonstrated her versatility by securing a commendable fourth-place finish in the 1-Meter Springboard event, narrowly missing a second medal in a field of 22 participants. The close margins underlined the intense level of competition and her growing potential on the national stage.
A third-year MBBS student at Goa Medical College under Goa University, Megan balances her demanding academic schedule with rigorous athletic training. She trains at the Panjim Campal Diving Pool under the guidance of her coach, Mr. P. Narasimhalu, whose mentorship has played a key role in her progress.
Commenting on her performance, her coach noted that Megan showed exceptional promise despite limited preparation time, describing her as a natural and graceful diver who missed higher podium finishes by only a few points. Her achievement not only adds to Goa’s sporting pride but also highlights the rising presence of Goan athletes in national university-level competitions.
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