Ahmedabad: The newly built Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Naranpura, Ahmedabad, recently hosted the 51st Junior National Aquatic Championships from August 3 to 7. The event brought together the country’s best junior swimmers to compete and showcase their talent on a prestigious national platform.

Organized at the international-standard Aquatic Stadium within the sprawling 21-acre complex, the championship featured young athletes competing in two age categories—Group I and Group II—across all swimming strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, butterfly, and breaststroke. The event also included relay races that highlighted teamwork and competitive spirit.

“The championships are not just about winning medals but about providing a platform for emerging talent,” said an official from the Swimming Federation of India. Spectators, including enthusiastic parents, coaches, and supporters, created an electric atmosphere during both morning and evening sessions.

The Aquatic Stadium, equipped with cutting-edge Myrtha Technology pools, boasts a seating capacity of 1,500, making it ideal for national and Commonwealth-level events. The flexible pool size can be adjusted to accommodate different competition requirements, helping reduce water usage and improve safety.

 

View this post on Instagram

 

A post shared by Arun Ram Nair🇮🇳 (@40dadbod)

Veer Savarkar Sports Complex: A State-of-the-Art Facility

The Naranpura Sports Complex, nearing completion and soon to be inaugurated by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, is Gujarat’s largest sports facility, with a built-up area of over 1,16,000 sq.m. The ₹823 crore complex is designed to host major national and international sporting events, supporting Ahmedabad’s ambitions to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympic Games.

The complex is divided into six major blocks:

1. Aquatic Stadium: International-standard swimming and diving pools with spectator seating.

2. Centre for Sports Excellence: High-performance training halls, fitness centres, accommodation, and dining facilities.

3. Indoor Multi-Sports Arena: Courts for badminton, basketball, volleyball, gymnastics, and more, with seating for 5,200 spectators.

4. Community Sports Centre: Public facilities including badminton, table tennis, an indoor shooting range, squash courts, and a multipurpose hall.

5. Fit India Zone: Outdoor spaces for yoga, skating, kabaddi, kho-kho, gym workouts, and jogging.

6. Outdoor Sports Facilities: Tennis courts, basketball and volleyball courts, and a warm-up pool adhering to international norms.

The complex incorporates modern amenities such as sanitised passages, jacuzzis, upgraded kitchens, and a warm-up pool. It also features a relocated underground 66 KV power line, ensuring both safety and aesthetics.

International visitors from the Commonwealth Games, World Police and Fire Games, and Australian Sports Excellence Forum have praised the facility, confirming its readiness to host global competitions.