Ten-year-old Harborough diver selected for national talent squad
A Harborough schoolboy has been selected for the England national diving talent squad.
Sebastian Karanjit, who attends St Joseph’s Catholic School, has been picked for the Swim England Diving Talent Squad.
This follows a tough selection process in Leeds last month, where divers competed for a place in the squad.
At the Swim England Talent Games, Sebastian completed a series of dry-land and pool-based tests, which examined his strength, acrobatics, coordination and technical skill.
He excelled across all areas, and will now enter Team Z, an 18-month national youth development programme featuring training camps based on technique, physical conditioning, mental resilience and performance lifestyle.
Sebastian started the sport at the age of six and trains at Sheffield Diving Club.
His dad Pradip said: "Sebastian’s selection offers immediate development opportunities and a clear progression route towards the junior elite squad.
"Opportunities include regular national training camps and specialist coaching, workshops on nutrition and lifestyle, a structured, transparent progression pathway and access to multidisciplinary support as an athlete.
"The school has been incredibly supportive in helping him balance his training commitments while maintaining his focus on education.
"They have provided additional support where needed, and Sebastian’s natural academic ability enables him to grasp learning with minimal supervision."
Among Sebastian’s achievements this year are silver at the Swim England Diving NAG Championships, as well as gold in dryland and silver overall at the Swim England Talent Games.
Pradip added: "Sebastian’s dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to training have already inspired many of his peers.
"As he now steps into this next level of elite development, Sebastian continues to represent Market Harborough with excellence and ambition."