In the girls Group-I, Apeksha Fernandes of Maharashtra took home the best swimmer award having won five gold medals and creating five new meet records. Hashika Ramachandra of Karnataka was declared the best swimmer in girls Group-II as she won four gold, one silver with four new meet records.

In waterpolo, Bengal emerged champions in boys category while Kerala won the title in girls category. Odsiha Higher Education Minister Rohit Pujari was the chief guest at the closing ceremony. Swimming Federation of India Secretary General Monal Chokshi, Odisha State Sports Secretary R Vineel Krishna, Odisha State Swimming Association Working President Soma Mishra and General Secretary Golap Mohanta were present on the occasion.

Renowned actor R Madhavan was the star attraction on the concluding day. He visited different facilities within Kalinga Stadium complex including the upcoming Aquatic Centre. His son Vedaant Madhavan turned out to be an outstanding performer in the championship, bagging four gold and three silver medals.
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TOP: Swimmers of overall champion Karnataka pose with their medals and trophies at the 48th Junior National Aquatic Championships in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on 20 July 2022.
RIGHT: Renowned actor R Madhavan with his won Vedaant at the 48th Junior National Aquatic Championships in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar on 20 July 2022.