Swimming Federation Of India

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Sajan Prakash becomes first-ever Indian to breach qualification mark for Games

The Games ''A'' standard was set at 1:56.48 seconds and the 27-year-old Prakash completed the run 0.10 seconds faster at the FINA-accredited Olympic qualifier.

Srihari Nataraj, Sajan Prakash among Indian swimmers cleared to participate in Olympic qualifying events in Belgrade, Rome

Apart from Olympic 'B' qualifying mark achievers Nataraj and Prakash, who are hoping to make the A qualification mark, the team comprises seasoned back stroker Maana Patel, who recently returned to form at an international meet in Uzbekistan.

Swimming Federation of India planning exposure camp to South Africa

Although South Africa currently has travel restrictions in place due to a surge in coronavirus cases, the federation is hopeful the situation will improve by March.

SFI holds webinars for swimmers focused on developing winning mindset, learning new techniques

The Ministry of Home Affairs had permitted competitive training starting 15 October and swimmers across select states that have resumed activities have been slowly but steadily getting back to the sport.

SFI won't hold meets until all states open pools, says national swimming federation after unveiling long-term roadmap

SFI's strategic roadmap looks at several factors: creating a national talent pool; setting up a national database for swimmers, coaches and academies; having an education and certification pathway for Indian coaches; having a talent-scouting structure.

Olympic hopefuls to be given priority, says Swimming Federation after re-opening of pools gets green light

In the Ministry of Home Affairs' (MHA) latest guidelines on easing of lockdown restrictions, swimming pools being used for training of sports persons have been given permission to open across the country from 15 October.

Restrictions on use of pools taking toll on mental health, say Indian swimmers

Swimmers in the country have not entered the pools since 25 March, when the first coronavirus-forced lockdown was announced.

'Might have to consider retiring': Swimmer Virdhawal Khade expresses frustration over lack of clarity on reopening of pools

One of India's top swimmers Virdhawal Khade has spoken about quitting the sport due to lack of clarity with regard to the use of swimming pools again for practice.

Swimmer SP Likith wants swimming pools to reopen for training, says, 'we have to live with what's happening'

Several countries including parts of Australia and UK are opening swimming pools, allowing athletes to return to training.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Swimming Federation of India requests consent for reopening of pools to allow training of elite swimmers

The SFI has asked permission for only those swimmers to resume training, who have achieved the 'B' qualification mark for next year's Tokyo Olympics