Ludhiana, May 29 -- With the reopening of the Punjab Agricultural University (PAU) swimming pool for the Summer 2026 session, Ludhiana is set to host the Punjab Swimming Association (PSA) selection trials on May 31 for Punjab's men's and women's swimming teams and the men's water polo squad ahead of the 79th senior national aquatic championships.

The swimming events of the national championships will be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, from June 16 to 21, while the water polo and diving competitions are scheduled in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, from July 7 to 12.

The trials come shortly after PAU vice chancellor Satbir Singh Gosal formally inaugurated the university swimming pool for the summer season. The reopening has revived one of the key sports...