06-May-2022 0
Government of Odisha, in collaboration with JSW Group, has been implementing several programmes for development of swimming in the State. The Programmes include, High Performance Centre (HPC), Grassroot Training Centres and many more. Find here important information about the Programmes and the Agencies.
ABOUT OJSHPC:
* Odisha JSW Swimming High Performance Centre (OJSHPC) is located at Biju Patnaik Swimming Pool Complex in Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
* OJSHPC is part of a network of HPCs being set up under the umbrella of the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), the first privately-funded High Performance Centre in India established by JSW Group.
* OJSHPC aims at developing Indian swimmers capable of achieving FINA-A Qualification times for World Championships and the Olympics in 8-12 years.
* On 5 May 2022, JSW Group announced the appointments of South African coach Douglas Eager and Indian Olympian as well as Asiad medallist Sandeep Sejwal to lead OJSHPC.
* Douglas was appointed as Technical Director, while Sejwal was engaged as Senior Coach.
* Earlier, Sharath Chandra served as the Head Coach of the Odisha JSW Swimming HPC.
* According to JSW Group, a total of 34 swimmers have already been identified as part of the HPC since its inception.
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