What was launched
Mascot Jalveer and Logo Unveiled for 11th Asian Aquatics Championship: The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) together with the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) officially unveiled the mascot Jalveer and the logo for the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship, to be held in Ahmedabad from 28 September to 11 October 2025.
The announcement was made in New Delhi, at the residence of the Minister. Key SFI officials including Secretary General Monal Chokshi, Senior Vice-President Virendra Nanavati, and Vice-Presidents Anil Vyas, Rajkumar Gupta, Anil Khatri were present.
Significance of the event
This is the first time India will host the Asian Aquatics Championship.
The championship will be held at the newly built Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad, which has been built to Olympic specifications.
More than 30 countries will participate, with over 1000 athletes, across multiple aquatic disciplines (Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming).
Importantly, this Championship also serves as a qualifying event for the 2026 Asian Games.
Details of Mascot & Logo
The mascot named Jalveer signifies valor and connection to water (jal = water). It is intended to embody aquatic sports spirit and culture in India.
The logo blends sporting excellence with local identity. Key features:
- The Asiatic Lion, native to Gujarat, stylised in vibrant colours to showcase national pride.
- The lion’s mane integrates icons representing the aquatic disciplines: Swimming, Diving, Water-Polo, Artistic Swimming.
- Bold typography reflects the prestige and unity of Asia-wide competition.
Impact & Implications
Hosting this event helps India display its readiness in sports infrastructure (Olympic-standard complex), and its ability to organise large international aquatics events.
For athletes, competing at home offers advantage and exposure, especially since this is a pathway to the 2026 Asian Games.
It also contributes to promoting aquatic sports across India, and elevates Ahmedabad’s stature in international sports event hosting.
Static GK Facts
- Static GK fact: The Asian Aquatics Championship is organised by Asia Aquatics (formerly AASF / Asia Swimming Federation), and includes disciplines such as Swimming, Diving, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming, Open Water.
- Static GK fact: The Asiatic Lion (Panthera leo persica) is found in the Gir forests of Gujarat, and is the symbol used in many logos to represent strength and regional identity.
- Static GK Tip: Olympic specification sports complexes include features such as 50-metre swimming pools, diving platforms, seating capacities for spectators, timing systems, etc.
Static Usthadian Current Affairs Table
Mascot Jalveer and Logo Unveiled for 11th Asian Aquatics Championship:
| Topic | Detail |
| Event | 11th Asian Aquatics Championship |
| Dates | 28 September – 11 October 2025 |
| Host City | Ahmedabad, Gujarat |
| Venue | Veer Savarkar Sports Complex (Olympic standard) |
| Mascot | Jalveer |
| Logo Theme | Asiatic Lion mane + aquatic disciplines icons |
| Key Officials Present | Mansukh Mandaviya; Monal Chokshi; Virendra Nanavati; Anil Vyas; Rajkumar Gupta; Anil Khatri |
| Significance | First time India hosting; also qualifying event for 2026 Asian Games |
| Participating Nations | Over 30 |
| Number of Participants | Over 1000 athletes |
