u/EchoWanderer_

I’ve been wanting to post this for a while after an experience I had at the swimming center in Cult Fitso Sector 51 couple of days ago.

I usually avoid writing negative posts, but honestly I feel people should know before joining.

When I entered the pool one day, few people, including one of the coaches and some regulars, started making comments about my accent/language and casually calling me “South Indian” in a mocking way. The funny thing is, I’m not even South Indian, and I’ve been living in Noida for years and speak Hindi perfectly fine. It was less about where I’m from and more about making someone feel like an outsider for laughs.

What bothered me more was that this didn’t feel like a one-time incident. Over time, I noticed a culture where certain trainers and regular groups constantly joke about people who are overweight, darker skinned, shy, or simply not part of their social circle. If you’re someone who already feels anxious in public spaces or you’re joining alone without friends, it can honestly feel humiliating.

To be fair, not every trainer there is bad. Few are genuinely professional, helpful, and actually focus on posture, breathing, technique, and improvement. But unfortunately, a lot of the environment feels cliquey and immature.

Another issue is the lack of attention and guidance from some coaches. I’ve seen trainers yawning, standing around chatting, or focusing only on people they already know instead of actually coaching everyone equally.

I stopped going for some time because of how uncomfortable it became. When I returned recently, the atmosphere honestly felt the same.

I know some people will ask why I’m posting here instead of directly complaining on the app. The reason is simple: I don’t want unnecessary confrontation or to be singled out later. I’d rather share my experience anonymously so others can decide for themselves.

If you’re planning to join and you’re already confident, social, and going with friends, maybe you’ll have a completely different experience. But if you’re someone joining alone, socially anxious, overweight, new to swimming, or just expecting a respectful coaching environment, please think twice before enrolling.

Swimming is supposed to make people feel healthier and more confident, not embarrassed for existing.

i miss you surat

have you ever been approached or..