Thrissur Aquatic Complex Explained

Thrissur Aquatic Complex
Owner:	Thrissur District Sports Council
Fullname:	Thrissur Aquatic Complex
City:	Thrissur, India
Capacity:	10,000
Built:	1987
Opened:	1987
Architects:	Professor C.S. Menon^[1]
Pool1name:	Race pool
Pool2name:	diving pool
Pool3name:	indoor practice pool

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

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. 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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vinod Rai. manoramaonline.com. 2013-05-24.
2. Web site: History of Aquatic Complex, Thrissur,Keral. Swimgala. 2012-03-25.
3. Web site: Swimming pool opened after renovation. City Journal. 2012-03-25.
4. Web site: THAT SINKING FEELING. City Journal. 2012-03-25.
5. Web site: History of Aquatic Complex, Thrissur, Kerala. Swimgala.com. 2014-01-28.