Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre

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]

Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre
Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre
12.951751°N 77.572703°E / 12.951751; 77.572703
AddressPampamahakavi Road, Sankarapuram, Basavanagudi, Bangalore, India
Postcode560004
Opened1986
Websitewww.swimbac.in
Size
8 - lane 50 metre pool
Facilities
8 lane 25 metre Elite training pool, Baby pool, Gym

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:

  1. IWAS World Wheelchair and Amputee Games 2009 [11]
  2. Junior National Aquatic Meet, 2010 [12]

See also

References
  1. "Instructors at BAC". Archived from the original on 8 February 2011. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
  2. "Swimming to Glory". Times of India. 26 July 2009. Retrieved 31 January 2011.
  3. "BAC Champions". Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  4. "Nisha Millet inspires". Archived from the original on 6 July 2009. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  5. "Rehan Poncha prepares for Commonwealth Games 2010". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 21 August 2010. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  6. "Indian swimmers at FINA World Championships 2009". Archived from the original on 15 January 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  7. "Asiad Swim Squad". Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  8. "Asian Youth Games". Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  9. "Mandar Divase rises to the occasion". The Hindu. Chennai, India. 6 October 2009. Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  10. "Talasha represents India in Vietnam indoor Asian Games". Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  11. "IWAS Wheelchair and Amputees Games at BAC". Retrieved 8 February 2011.
  12. "Junior National Aquatics Meet at BAC". Retrieved 8 February 2011.


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