The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) plans to shift Uzbekistan-bound 13-member nationwide staff to Delhi from Bengaluru in case swimming swimming pools don’t reopen on Tuesday, says SFI secretary basic Monal Chokshi. The staff contains Bengaluru-based Srihari Nataraj, an Olympics hopeful in 100 metres backstroke. Last week, the Karnataka authorities had issued recent tips after Covid-19 instances surged in the state. It closed down swimming swimming pools from Friday, hampering coaching of the nationwide squad supposed to go away this week for a global competitors ranging from April 12 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.
“We made a representation to Karnataka’s sports department in Bengaluru on Monday requesting them to reopen the pools for elite swimmers. We have got [verbal] assurance. In case our request is turned down, we might have to shift the team to Delhi for three-four days where the pools are functioning at the moment,” Chokshi instructed IANS.
According to Chokshi, for the reason that scenario is unpredictable for the time being, the federation is unable to take a concrete determination relating to coaching of elite swimmers in addition to organising an publicity tour.
“We have plans to send them abroad in May. But there is lockdown in Italy, France and other parts of Europe. So we are following the situation,” he mentioned.
Friday was the final coaching session of the nationwide staff at Bengaluru’s Padukone Dravid Centre for Sports Excellence. But Saturday and Sunday had been off days.
“Technically, the swimmers have missed training only on Monday. We are hopeful pools will open on Tuesday for training,” mentioned Chokshi.
Six swimmers have achieved ‘B’ qualification marks in their respective occasions. Since ‘A’ qualification ensures computerized berth, Nataraj is aiming to obtain good time in 100m backstroke occasions in close to future.
Kushagra Rawat, Advait Page, Sajan Prakash, Aryan Makhija and Vidhawal Khade are the others who’ve achieved ‘B’ qualification time in their respective occasions. Except Khade and Nataraj, others are coaching overseas.
