MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Asha Shukla and Aurelia Bergstrom made a splash in their first home meet and are back on the swim team at Madison West.

Both athletes have disabilities, and were told that too many girls were trying out for the team. Asha Shukla had been on the team for 2 years and began her senior year this fall.

Students, parents and the community rallied for the girls to have the opportunity to be on the team again. At a school board meeting, concerns were brought forward. The following Friday, the students learned they could head back to the pool .

On Friday, Madison West held a home meet against the Verona Area School District. While this was not the first meet of the season, it was the first that Asha and Aurelia could swim in.

“It was awesome,” said Asha following her

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