Nearly 800 swimmers from across India are likely to take part in the 19th National Masters Swimming Championship to be held between November 24 and 26 at the Yemmekere international swimming pool in Mangaluru.
The pool was constructed at a cost of ₹24.94 crore by Mangaluru Smart City Limited under Mangaluru Smart City Mission. It will be inaugurated by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on November 24.
Talking to reporters in Mangaluru on November 13, K. Tejomaya, working president of the championship organising committee, said that nearly 700 swimmers have registered for the championship so far. “The last date for registration has been extended to November 15. We are expecting nearly 800 swimmers to take part,” Mr. Tejomaya said. There will be around 150 referees and volunteers.
