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Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre (BAC) is a premier swimming training centre located in Bangalore, India. At any given time, the Centre caters to more than 400 regular swimmers from different age groups at various levels. Many of India's international swimmers train here. The centre works full-time and has got the status of a professional Aquatic Centre. The staff consists of many well trained coaches under the head coach Pradeep Kumar.[1]
Bangalore became the destination for talented swimmers of India in the 1980s as it boasted a swimming academy culture by several clubs and was supported by year round pleasant weather for training. In 1986 Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre was started and soon it became a sought after training centre for elite swimmers from all over India.[2][3]
International Swimmers
Some of India's notable international swimmers who have trained at this pool are Nisha Millet,[4] Rehan Poncha,[5][6] Aaron D'souza,[7][8] Rohit Halvaldar,[7] Mandar Divase,[6][9] Talasha Prabhu,[6][10] Arjun JP,[6] Fariha Zaman,[6] Shubha C,[6] Arhata Magavi.[8]
Events
Notable events hosted at BAC:
- IWAS World Wheelchair and Amputee Games 2009 [11]
- Junior National Aquatic Meet, 2010 [12]
See also
- List of Indian records in swimming
- India at the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Nisha Millet
- Swimming at the 2009 Asian Youth Games
References
- ↑ Instructors at BAC.
- ↑ Swimming to Glory. Times of India(2009-07-26).
- ↑ BAC Champions.
- ↑ Nisha Millet inspires.
- ↑ Rehan Poncha prepares for Commonwealth Games 2010. The Hindu(2010-08-21).
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 Indian swimmers at FINA World Championships 2009.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Asiad Swim Squad.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Asian Youth Games.
- ↑ Mandar Divase rises to the occasion. The Hindu(2009-10-06).
- ↑ Talasha represents India in Vietnam indoor Asian Games.
- ↑ IWAS Wheelchair and Amputees Games at BAC.
- ↑ Junior National Aquatics Meet at BAC.