Bengre Anand Amin continues his Gold winning streak of 36 years; adding two more to his collection

Bengre Anand Amin continues his Gold winning streak of 36 years; adding two more to his collection

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangalore, Feb 18, 2013: Ace swimmer Bengre Anand Amin has made Mangalore proud by winning two each of gold and silver medals at the 13th Mihir Anil Potdar Invitational Age Group Day and Night Swimming Championship; which was held at RCSA Swimming Pool, Goaves, Belgaum on the 8th and 9th of this month.

He was representing Syndicate Bank Recreation Club in the championship hosted by Aquarius Swim Club Belgaum.

 

Amin won gold in 50 meter free style and 50 meter breaststroke. He won silver in 50 meters butterfly and 50 meter backstroke adding to the pool of more than 400 medals earned in his lifetime in the swimming section alone.

He is also a celebrated wrestler, winning almost all the prestigious state level titles which were held at Belgaum, Mysore besides Mangalore. Recently he won a kusti (wrestling) title along with some cash prize in the recently concluded 3rd edition Sri Bhoothanatheshwara Kreedotsava, Shasthavu Sri Bhoothanatheshawara Temple, Badaga Yedapadavu, Mijar, Mangalore.

Employee of Syndicate Bank, Anand Amin is now serving in Mangalore branch of the bank and also a member of Mangalore Aquatic Club.