The country's three swimmers, Virdhaval Khade, Srihari Nataraj and Kushagra Rawat, are expected to start practice in Dubai from next month after a long time due to the Corona infection epidemic. The Sports Authority of India (Sai) has given this information. The three swimmers of the country will start practice at the Aqua Nation Swimming Academy in Dubai. There will also be a coach with the swimmer.
This practice will cost around 35 lakh rupees for preparing for Tokyo Olympics. In this regard, Sai said, "Two months' practice has been approved for these three swimmers, Olympic contenders. A coach will also be present with them and about 35 lakh rupees will be spent on practice." He will try to achieve a qualification mark by practicing in Dubai. Khade has achieved the B qualification mark of Olympics in 50 meter freestyle, Natraj 100 meter backstroke and Rawat 400 meter freestyle.
25 Indian swimmers have not landed in the swimming pool before the Corona lockdown, which came into force on March. The players have been given some relief for practice but the use of the swimming pool is banned till 31 August. 3 other swimmers Sajan Prakash, Aryan Makhija and Advaita Page have also got B qualification mark. Prakash and Makhija are practicing in Thailand and America respectively.
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