Media Release

Puttur, Jul 15: Trishul Gowda, a student of St Philomena College and a standout athlete in the swimming team of the institution, has been selected as life saving sports team India member under National Interclub Open – Men Athlete Category Lifesaving World Championship to be held in Australia to represent India in the 2024 National Life Saving World Championship.

The said Championship is scheduled from Tuesday, August 20 to September 8 in Australia.

As a national team member, he will be trained by various experts on various aspects of life saving games in Chennai from August 5 to 15.

Trishul Gowda, currently in his third year of the bachelor of arts programme, has distinguished himself as the best swimmer at St Philomena College. His selection for the national team is a testament to his exceptional skills and dedication to the sport.

Trishul’s success is the result of rigorous training and guidance from his coaches, Partha Varanasi, Nirup G R, Rohit Prakash, and Dixit Rao. Their expertise and commitment have played an important role in honing Trishul’s abilities and preparing him for this significant competition. Trishul is the son of Shiva Gowda and T Nalini. The principal has congratulated Thishul Gowda on his remarkable achievement.