Bihar

• 22 Feb 2023

Mo. Shams Selected for Para Swimming Championship

Why In News?

• According to the information received from the media on February 21, 2023, Para Swimmer Mo of Madhubani district of Bihar. Shams Alam has been selected for the Para Swimming World Series Championship.

Main points

• Para Swimmer Mo in the Indian Para Swimming Team for the Para Swimming Championship to be held in Sheffield, England from March 16 to 19, 2023. Shams Alam has been selected.
• It is noteworthy that on November 11-13, 2022, in the National Para Swimming Championship organized at Dr. Zakir Hussain Aquatic Complex in Guwahati, Mohd. Shams Alam has won two gold and one bronze medal.
• Mo. Shams Alam finished sixth in the Para Swimming Championships in June 2022, setting a new national record by completing 200 meters in 4 minutes, 39.71 seconds.
• He has also received the National Best Sports Person Award in the year 2021.