United Swimming Gala 2083: Results and Highlights from Satdobato

United School and United Universal School dove into an inter-house swimming competition together for the United Swimming Gala 2083, held on Bhadra 26, 2083 (September 11, 2026). The event ran from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM at the indoor pool of Satdobato Swimming Complex. 96 swimmers took part, with 85 from United School and 11 from United Universal School. Fourteen officials managed the races, and parents filled the stands to cheer on their children.

A Morning of Competition and Cheer

Principal Manoj Bishwokarma opened the program. Founder Director N. H. Rai and Academic Director Dr. Kabiraj Bantawa attended as chief guests, alongside Principal Rakesh Shrestha and Quality Head Baudha Raj Niroula. Having leadership from across the United Academy Group at the poolside showed that sport gets the same respect as academics here. Principal Bishwokarma also handled the awards and prize distribution at the close of the event.

Categories and Events

Swimmers competed across 5 age categories: Under 10, Under 12, Under 14, Under 16, and Open, with separate boys' and girls' heats in each. The 25m freestyle ran across every category. Boys also raced in breaststroke and backstroke at the Open level and butterfly at Under 14, while girls raced breaststroke at the Open level. Swimmers in the Under 14 and Under 16 categories also stepped up for a 50m freestyle.

Swimming Gala Results by Category

EVENT 1	CATEGORY	STUDENT NAME	HOUSE	POSITION	TIME
Boys Breaststroke Open	Boys Open	Ridaya KC	East	1^st	23.81
Boys Breaststroke Open	Boys Open	Maanvi Maali Malakar	West	2^nd	29.47
Boys Breaststroke Open	Boys Open	Askar Jung Thapa	South	3^rd	33.90

Event 2	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 10	Shreyansh Rai	North	1^st	35
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 10	Aarush Karmacharya	North	2^nd	41.09
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 10	Aarya Pandit	South	3^rd	41.62

Event 3	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 10	Kritisha Shrestha	North	1^st	37
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 10	Debina pandit	West	2^nd	38.78
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 10	Jeny Koirala	North	3^rd	58

Event 4	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 12	Swornim Neupane	East	1^st	34.75
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 12	Aagaman Ojha	East	2^nd	35.10
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 12	Shreeyansh Shahi	West	3^rd	35.75

Event 5	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 12	Shreetisha Bajracharya	South	1^st	30.50
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 12	Adlin Thapa Magar	South	2^nd	35.10
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 12	Sansa Bhattrai	North	3^rd	36.75

Event 6	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
25m Butterfly	Boys under 14	Ridaya KC	East	1^st	24.60
25m Butterfly	Boys under 14	Yelung Hang Rai	North	2^nd	26.78
25m Butterfly	Boys under 14	Maanvik Mali Malakar	West	3^rd	34

Event 7	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 16	Arman Shrestha	South	1^st	20.96
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 16	Amogh Pudasaini	North	2^nd	21.44
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 16	Safal Budhathoki	Red	3^rd	22.41

Event 8	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 16	Aava Ghimire	South	1^st	30.31
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 16	Jyashlin Maharjan	South	2^nd	31.47
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 16	Aarushi Bista	North	3^rd	39.75

Event 9	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
11: 25m Backstroke	Boys Open	Ridaya KC	East	1^st	21.81
11: 25m Backstroke	Boys Open	Yelung Hang Rai	North	2^nd	27.25
11: 25m Backstroke	Boys Open	Amogh Pudasaini	North	3^rd	32.75

Event 10	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
25m Breaststroke	Girls Open	Akshadha Bhattrai	South	1^st	30.25
25m Breaststroke	Girls Open	Monika Dahal	South	2^nd	31.22
25m Breaststroke	Girls Open	Shreetisha Bajracharya	South	3^rd	33.84

Event 11	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 14	Ridaya KC	East	1^st	17.06
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 14	Yelung Hang Rai	North	2^nd	20.66
25m Freestyle	Boys Under 14	Inesh Gurung	West	3^rd	25.10

Event 12	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 14	Akshada Bhattrai	South	1^st	23.53
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 14	Ruzela Shakya	West	2^nd	25.75
25m Freestyle	Girls Under 14	Monika Dahal	South	3^rd	28.60

Event 13	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
50m Freestyle	Girls Under 14	Akshada Bhattrai	West	1^st	52.62
50m Freestyle	Girls Under 14	Ruzela Shakya	East	2^nd	54.35
50m Freestyle	Girls Under 14	Monika Dahal	North	3^rd	1.00.25

Event 14	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
50m Freestyle	Boys Under 14	Ridaya KC	East	1^st	40.50
50m Freestyle	Boys Under 14	Yelung Hang Rai	West	2^nd	50.19
50m Freestyle	Boys Under 14	Maanvik Maali Malakar	North	3^rd	1.00.25

Event 15	Catagogy	Student Name	House	Position	Time
50m Freestyle	Boys Under 16	Kakchi Hang Rai	North	1^st	1.01
50m Freestyle	Boys Under 16	Samyam Ghimire	West	2^nd	1.02.53
50m Freestyle	Boys Under 16	Prince Karki	North	3^rd	1.03.44

The Standout Swimmer of the Gala

One name shows up again and again on the results sheet: Ridaya KC of House East. Ridaya took first place in 5 events: the Open Breaststroke, Open Backstroke, Under 14 Butterfly, and both the 25m and 50m Under 14 Freestyle. That kind of range across strokes and distances is rare at the school level and made Ridaya the swimmer to watch at this year's gala.

House Standings

Based on the gold medals recorded above, House East finished on top.

House	Gold Medals
East	6
North	3
South	3
West	1

This tally reflects only the results listed in this article and is not an official standings announcement from the school. We can update it once the girls' Under 12 and Under 14 results come in.

The Real Benefits of Swimming for Children

Medals weren't the only thing at the United Swimming Gala 2083. It was a reminder of the real benefits of swimming for children and the importance of swimming in a child's weekly routine.

Builds strength in heart and lungs. In time, regular swimming reduces blood pressure and resting heart rate as the exercise trains the body to use oxygen more efficiently with controlled breathing.

It builds full-body strength. Very few activities work the arms, legs, back, and core at once the way swimming does. The water also supports the body's weight, so joints take less stress than they would on land.

It reduces stress. The steady rhythm of strokes and breathing works like a moving meditation. Many students find that a swim clears their head after a long week of classes and exams.

Why United School Backs Events Like This

Events like the swimming gala sit alongside the clubs and activities that make up life at United School. Days like this are part of why United continues to be counted among the top schools in Kathmandu Valley. Results in the pool and results in the classroom both come from the same modern facilities and coaching support behind every secondary school program. The school believes a child who is strong outside the classroom carries that confidence into it. Watching 96 students from two United Academy Group schools race, cheer, and support each other at Satdobato was proof of that belief in action.

If you want your child to grow up with the same mix of academics and active school life, learn more about admissions at United School.

FAQs

When was the United Swimming Gala 2083 held?

The gala took place on Bhadra 26, 2083 (September 11, 2026), from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

Where did United School host the swimming gala?

The event was held at the indoor pool of Satdobato Swimming Complex.

Which schools took part in the United Swimming Gala 2083?

Swimmers came from United School and United Universal School, with 85 and 11 participants, respectively.

Can my child join swimming at United School?

Yes, swimming is part of the school's clubs and activities program. Visit the Clubs & Activities page or reach out through the admissions page to learn how your child can get involved.

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