Swimming Gap in South Asian Communities | Bristol News

Swimming isn’t just a sport—it’s a life-saving skill, yet for many in South Asian communities, it’s been treated as a luxury parents couldn’t afford. Manjit Singh Dol and ultra-endurance swimmer Premal Pattani reveal how systemic neglect has left two-thirds of kids in places like Swindon unable to swim 25 meters—rising to 80% in schools with higher South Asian populations. With drowning rates twice as high among low-income families and Black children three times more likely to drown than white peers, the gap is stark and urgent. The Department for Education is stepping in with a new PE Partnership Network to connect schools, clubs, and organizations, aiming to give every child equal access to this vital skill—and finally break down the barriers keeping communities out of the water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/946e1e6d54ed55c9