Freediving
Association
of India
Dive Deeper. Go Further.
Experience the silence of the abyss.
India's first national body dedicated to the art and science of freediving
AIDA affiliated body upholding global competitive standards.
Safety-first training protocols by world-class educators.
Competitive excellence and recreational exploration.
Open to all levels, beginner to seasoned athlete.
Inaugural Mission
Est. 2024
100%
Safety Compliance
05+
National Records
The Visionaries
Archana Sankaranarayanan
Founder, President & Treasurer
National Record Holder, AIDA Judge & Molchanovs Ambassador. Combines competitive mastery with a passion for institutionalising the sport in India.
Pooja Maheshwar
Co-Founder, Vice-President & Secretary
A decade of compliance and secretarial expertise. Ensures FAI operates with world-class governance and administrative precision.
Foundational Members
Mukund T. Srikanth
Advanced Freediver
@mukundts
Adib Nagarajan
National Record Holder
@adib.n
Bux Khurana
Deepest Indian Freediver
@bux.freediver
Shubham Pandey
Instructor · Record Holder
@unobreath
Rachael Jaichandran
Freediver
@r.jaichandran
Niveditha D. Joseph
Advanced Freediver
@niffpot
Kenny Khandka
Advanced Freediver · Scuba
@kennyblenny
Swethnisha Panicker
Skateboarder · Freediver
@girlwithboard
Vachan H U
Freediver · Lawyer
@mr.litigatorNational Records
India's finest depths and breath-holds, ratified under AIDA International rules.
Men
Women
Records sourced from AIDA International. Last updated April 2026.
Events
Competitions, workshops, and meetups across India.
This Could Be You
Join India's growing community of freedivers.
Whether you're a beginner or a record holder.