Osheen Mahajan Shines with Three Medals at Inter-IIT Aquatic Meet 2026
Osheen Mahajan, a third-year B.Tech student at IIT Mandi and a resident of Chandigarh, delivered an outstanding performance at the 40th Inter-IIT Aquatic Meet 2026 held at IIT Kharagpur, winning a gold, a silver and a bronze medal.
Osheen clinched the gold medal in the women’s 50m freestyle event, secured silver in the women’s 100m freestyle race, and added a bronze in the women’s 50m butterfly competition. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for IIT Mandi and highlights the institute’s growing presence in national-level inter-IIT sporting events.
The Inter-IIT Aquatic Meet is an annual competition that brings together talented swimmers from IITs across the country to compete in a range of aquatic disciplines, fostering sportsmanship and excellence among students.
Congratulating Osheen on her remarkable success, Prof. Laxmidhar Behera, Director of IIT Mandi, said that her achievement is a matter of immense pride for the entire IIT Mandi community. He noted that her performance reflects dedication, discipline and perseverance, adding that the institute remains committed to encouraging students to excel in academics as well as sports and other co-curricular activities.
Prof. Tushar Jain, Dean of Students at IIT Mandi, described the feat of winning three medals at the prestigious Inter-IIT Aquatic Meet as highly commendable. He said Osheen’s success serves as an inspiration for fellow students and reflects the rewards of hard work and commitment.
Osheen’s impressive medal haul further strengthens IIT Mandi’s sporting credentials and showcases the institute’s emphasis on fostering all-round development by encouraging students to pursue excellence beyond the classroom.
