The state of the art swimming pool inaugurated at NITK, Surathkal.
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Mangaluru: The National Institute of Technology Karnataka (NITK), Surathkal, inaugurated its new state-of-the-art swimming pool on Wednesday.
P Radhakrishnan Nair, Dronacharya awardee and Chief Coach of the Indian National Athletics Team was the chief guest.
The pool enhances NITK’s sports infrastructure, promoting physical fitness and aquatic sports. The Olympic-size pool (50m x 25m) includes 10 lanes and an advanced Ozone-based filtration system for eco-friendly, chemical-free water treatment.
With the opening of the swimming pool, the NITK will host the All India Inter NIT Sports Meet 2024-25 from January 10 to 12, featuring swimming, athletics, and power sports. The pool also supports various swimming competitions, training camps, and fitness programmes.
The project began in July 2023 with a cost of 7.39 crores.
Radhakrishnan Nair emphasised the importance of physical fitness, and said, "Being physically fit is crucial to escape natural calamities and maintain overall well-being. Regular exercise is vital for professionals to manage stress and ensure a healthy work-life balance. Physical fitness also plays a critical role in aging gracefully. I strongly advocate for incorporating physical activity into our daily routine, ideally twice a day, regardless of our busy schedules."
Director of NITK Prof B Ravi was present.