F.P. Report
KARACHI: Excitement is on the rise as the 29th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship approaches, showcasing one of Pakistan’s biggest female sporting events.
Annually organized by the Karachi Women’s Swimming Association (KWSA), this competition attracts nationwide recognition as a prime platform for nurturing emerging talent and celebrating record-breaking achievements that can propel Pakistan’s female swimmers to international championships. Since the inception of this mega event in 1991, Colgate Palmolive has been committed to this cause and continues to play an active and unwavering role being the principal sponsor for 32 years (with a 3-year gap in the middle due to the COVID-19 Pandemic).
Palmolive takes great pride in its commitment to support this prestigious competition year after year. Giving Pakistan’s talented female swimmers a chance to display their talent and hone their skills. The 29th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship 2023 provides a platform for these dedicated young girls to build their confidence in participating both at home and abroad. Amongst many accolades, many of our young girl swimmers who have excelled at this event have won medals at the South Asian Games, South Asian Swimming Championships, and the Islamic Women’s Games. They have represented Pakistan at top international World Swimming Championship, taking in every opportunity to raise the national flag high and make Pakistan proud.
Empowering Pakistani sportswomen with the same opportunities to compete as their male counterparts, Palmolive continues to prove itself as a socially responsible brand. Palmolive has been playing an invaluable role in developing swimming as a sport in Pakistan for almost three decades now as it strongly believes in women’s ability to go for gold in achieving, succeeding, and breaking records. Open to female participants across Sindh, the 29th Palmolive Sindh Women’s Swimming Championship 2023 will be held on 11th – 12th November, 2023 at the Karachi Gymkhana.
This year over 300 participants are expected to compete from schools, clubs and as individuals; this includes Karachi Grammar School, Beaconhouse School System, Karachi Club, Karachi Gymkhana, Karachi American School, The City School, Links, Bayview Academy, DHA Sports Club Moin Khan, The CAS School, The Intellect School, The Ivy School and Haque Academy to name a few. The swimming events will include all FINA official events. The Opening Ceremony will be held at 8.30 a.m. on Saturday, 11th November, 2023 and will be graced by Mrs. Saima Kazi, wife of Karachi Gymkhana Swimming Pool Convenor. The medal presentation ceremony will take place on Sunday, 12th November 2023 at 4.30 p.m. The Closing Ceremony will be open to all.
