Photo: Japan Today
Tokyo Olympics: $542 Million Aquatics Centre Inaugurated
Tokyo Olympics organizers on October 24 unveiled new swimming venue for next year’s rescheduled Olympics. With a budget of $542 million, the 15,000-seat Aquatics Centre for swimming, diving, and artistic swimming finished construction in the month of February. The inauguration had been delayed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Japanese athletes including Rikako Ikee swam during the opening ceremony. "I hope top athletes in the world will compete… read-more
Tags: Tokyo Olympics, Aquatics, Swimming, Covid-19
Courtesy: Firstpost
Photo: Swimming World
Swimming Federation Signs Pact With Australian Company To Catalyze Growth
To catalyze the competitive swimming in India, the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) has joined hands with Moregold Sports in a multi-year deal. Moregold, Australia-based sports-related company, will focus on providing top-level education and guidance for the growth of swimming in India. "The company will be the cornerstone in revolutionizing how competitive swim coaching is delivered in India," said the SFI President RN Jayaprakash.
Tags: Swimming, Moregold Sports, Swimming Federation of India, Australia
Courtesy: The Hindu
