Swimming Federation of India (SFI) has commenced preparations for the major international meets in 2022 with a national camp for men’s Waterpolo probables at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar.
The camp commenced in January 2022 and will conclude till end of February 2022.
The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) has entered into an agreement with the Odisha government for the development of aquatic sports in the State as well as in the country.
Under the agreement, the SFI has started the preparation of the national waterpolo men’s team in Bhubaneswar ahead of the major international meets like Asian Games, Commonwealth Games, and FINA World Championships to be held this year.
“SFI has entered into an MoU with the Odisha Government for the development of aquatic sport in Odisha and the country. With a sports friendly ecosystem and proactive support from the Odisha government, Bhubaneshwar was the natural choice for the waterpolo camps. Moreover, the facilities and infrastructure Kalinga Stadium including the ABTP center at Kalinga Stadium, ticks all the boxes for us,” said Monal Chokshi, Secretary General, SFI.
With support from the Serbian Waterpolo Federation, two of the top Serbian coaches have arrived in India to work with both the senior and junior groups.
“We need to adopt a new playbook. With the Serbian coaches as part of the camps, we are sure that our players will rise to a new level of waterpolo. With eight months to the Asian Games, and beyond Indian waterpolo is set to rediscover itself in Odisha its home away from home shared,” said Saibal Shaw, Indian team coach in charge of the camp.
Andric Nimanja and Babovic Miodrag, Serbian coaches will also be conducting a 5-day workshop for Indian coaches. The workshop shop which will be held in March, will allow other waterpolo coaches to adopt the latest tactics and game strategies.