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Bangalore Sprint Invitational

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VENUE Padukone-Dravid CSE, Yelahanka
POOL SPEC 50m Olympic • 10-Lane Touchpad
EVENTS 50m / 100m All Strokes + Relays
TIMING Omega Quantum Electronic 0.01s
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COMPETITION DISCIPLINES

Official Stroke Categories

All events conform to World Aquatics (FINA) rules and electronic touch-pad start and finish protocols.

FR

Freestyle

Sprint & Distance

50m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m & 1500m individual sprint and endurance events.

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BK

Backstroke

Technical Precision

50m, 100m & 200m backstroke precision starts, underwater turns and rhythm.

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BR

Breaststroke

Power & Glide

50m, 100m & 200m timing, explosive pullouts, and glide efficiency.

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FL

Butterfly

Explosive Power

50m, 100m & 200m undulation, shoulder velocity and anaerobic peak power.

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IM

Individual Medley

All-Stroke Mastery

200m & 400m 4-stroke versatility test: Fly, Back, Breast, Free.

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REL

Team Relays

Squad Speed

4x50m, 4x100m & 4x200m Freestyle and Medley Club Championships.

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OW

Open Water

Endurance & Navigation

1km, 3km & 5km outdoor endurance circuits and marathon swim trials.

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RACE CALENDAR

Upcoming Sanctioned Meets

Full 2026 Season Calendar
PERFORMANCE INTELLIGENCE

Official Benchmark Timings & Records

Real-time verified times from electronic touchpads across all sanctioned Bangalore pools.

Event & Distance Discipline Karnataka State Record Record Holder National Cut-off (M/F) Status
50m Freestyle (LCM) Sprint 00:22.48 Srihari Nataraj (BAC) 00:23.90 / 00:27.20 Verified Omega
100m Backstroke (LCM) Tech 00:53.77 Srihari Nataraj (BAC) 00:58.50 / 01:07.10 Verified Omega
100m Breaststroke (LCM) Power 01:02.12 Likith S.P. (Dolphin) 01:05.80 / 01:16.40 Verified Omega
100m Butterfly (LCM) Power 00:53.63 Sajan Prakash (Bangalore) 00:56.20 / 01:05.00 Verified Omega
200m Individual Medley (LCM) Medley 02:03.45 Shoan Ganguly (CSE) 02:10.50 / 02:29.10 Verified Omega
ELITE COACHING

Verified Coaches & Technical Staff

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PN

Pradeep Kumar

Dronacharya Awardee • Head Coach
ASCA Level 5 Olympic Coach Sprint / Middle

Over 30 years mentoring Olympians and national record holders. Directs high-performance endurance and biomechanical video split analysis.

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NK

Nisha Millet

Olympian • Lead Technical Director
Arjuna Awardee Age Group Elite Stroke Mechanics

Pioneering youth development programs across Bangalore with structured grassroots stroke progression and competitive pathway readiness.

Kensington / Koramangala View Profile →
AP

Anand Padmanabhan

Head of Sports Science • Biomechanics
FINA Certified Strength & Conditioning Underwater Turn Physics

Specializes in lactate threshold profiling, start reaction metrics, and turn velocity optimization for collegiate and junior champions.

Dravid-Padukone CSE View Profile →
COMPETITION GEAR

Approved Racing Gear & Hardware

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FINA APPROVED

Arena Cobra Ultra Swipe Mirror Goggles

Competition Hydrodynamic Eye Protection
₹4,999 In Stock (Bangalore Express)
WORLD AQUATICS

Speedo Fastskin LZR Pure Intent Jammer

Elite Dual Layer Compression Racing Suit
₹26,500 Certified Meet Compliant
TRAINING ESSENTIAL

FINIS Agility Floating Technique Paddles

Strapless Stroke Form Correction System
₹2,499 All Sizes Available

The SwimBangalore Approved Standard

Every pool, competition meet, and coaching program carrying the SwimBangalore Approved Seal adheres to strict health and safety protocols:

  • Pool Water Hygiene: Continuous circulation, automated pH (7.2-7.6) and free chlorine checks every 3 hours.
  • Lifeguard Certification: Dedicated RLSS / CPR-trained lifeguards station on deck at all training times.
  • Electronic Timing: Sanctioned meets must feature FINA-certified touchpads, backup plunger stopwatches, and false-start detectors.
  • Coach Accreditation: Coaches are certified with background verification and mandatory athlete protection protocol training.
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