Thrissur Aquatic Complex

Thrissur Aquatic Complex is a swimming pool complex situated in Thrissur city of Kerala in India.

Thrissur Aquatic Complex
Front view of the pool complex
Building information
Full nameThrissur Aquatic Complex
CityThrissur, India
Capacity10,000
Built1987
Opened1987
Architect(s)Professor C.S. Menon[1]
OwnerThrissur District Sports Council
Pools
Name
Race pool
diving pool
indoor practice pool

History

The complex was built in 1987 in three and half acres of land and was inaugurated by former Kerala Chief Minister K. Karunakaran. Vinod Rai, then Collector of Thrissur District was instrumental in building the aquatic complex. It was the second aquatic complex built in India after the 1982 Asian Games.[1] National Games of 1987 was the first event held in the complex. Race pool, diving pool, indoor practice pool, gymnasium are the other facilities available in the complex.[2][3][4]

Events held
  • National Games of India: 1987
  • National Aquatic Championships (Organized by Railways): 1991
  • All India Inter-Varsity Championships: 1992
  • All India Inter-Varsity Championships: 1994
  • 56th Senior National Aquatic Championships: 2002[5]
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References
  1. "Vinod Rai". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
  2. "History of Aquatic Complex, Thrissur,Keral". Swimgala. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  3. "Swimming pool opened after renovation". City Journal. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  4. "THAT SINKING FEELING". City Journal. Retrieved 25 March 2012.
  5. "History of Aquatic Complex, Thrissur, Kerala". Swimgala.com. Retrieved 28 January 2014.


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