Kolkata, Oct 12 (INB) IIT Kharagpur hosted the 40th Inter IIT Aquatics Meet, bringing together athletes from 18 IITs to compete in swimming events and celebrate sporting excellence, an official note said. The valedictory ceremony was attended by IIT Kharagpur Director Prof. Suman Chakraborty, while legendary swimmer and Padma Shri and Arjuna Award recipient Bula Choudhury was the chief guest, the institute said in a LinkedIn post. Three events โ 800-metre freestyle, 400-metre individual medley and 200-metre butterfly โ were introduced for the first time in this edition, adding new challenges to the competition. The meet provided a platform for athletes from participating IITs to demonstrate their skills, determination and competitive spirit while fostering camaraderie among students from different campuses. The institute said the event highlighted the broader values of Inter IIT sports, where competition encourages excellence, perseverance builds character and sporting interactions strengthen bonds beyond institutional boundaries. The 40th edition concluded with the institute congratulating the participating athletes, winners and organising teams for their contribution to the successful conduct of the event.
