Successful Completion of 26-Hour Continuous Non-Stop Swimming – Anti-Drug Awareness Initiative and Nova World Record Recognition
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Directorate of Sports, successfully organized a unique as part of the Founder’s Birthday Celebration 2026. The event aimed to create strong awareness among students, youth, and the public about the harmful effects of drug abuse and to promote a healthy, active, and drug-free society.26-Hour Continuous Non-Stop Swimming – Anti-Drug Awareness Initiative
As part of this initiative, , demonstrating their commitment to spreading the message: The event was held from at the .88 swimmers participated in continuous non-stop swimming for 26 hours“Just Say No to Drugs.”9:00 a.m. on 23 August 2026 to 11:00 a.m. on 24 August 2026Dr. T. R. Paarivendhar Aquatic Complex, SRMIST, Kattankulathur – 603203
Through this remarkable swimming initiative, SRMIST conveyed the message that sports, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle can play an important role in preventing drug abuse and building a stronger future. The event carried the collective message: “One Goal – Clean Society, One Stroke – Stronger Future, One Message – Say No to Drugs, Save Life.”
The initiative was . The . Following the successful completion of the 26-hour swimming initiative, .successfully completed by all 88 swimmersNova World Record recognition ceremony was inaugurated by Additional Registrar, MSL, Dr. T. Mythili, at 9:00 a.m. on 23 August 2026Registrar Prof. S. Ponnusamy received the 8 Nova World Record certificate on behalf of Directorate of Sports ,SRMIST at 11:00 a.m. on 24 August 2026th
The successful completion of this remarkable initiative marks a significant achievement for SRMIST and reinforces its commitment to promoting .sports, fitness, healthy living, and a drug-free society
