
Sports Development Authority’s swimming camp gets good response in Villupuram
The Hindu
Enthusiastic participation in Villupuram's summer 'learn to swim' program with qualified coaches and safety measures for all ages.
The summer ‘learn to swim’ programme organised by the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu (SDAT) at the swimming pool at the Collectorate complex in Villupuram, has been witnessing enthusiastic participation.
According to an official, the training for the third batch commenced on Wednesday and will conclude on May 12. The participants are being taught basics by qualified coaches. The camp is open for all people above five years.
There are two sessions each in the morning and evening commencing at 7 a.m. and 8 a.m.; 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. All safety measures are being adopted at the swimming pool.
“Most of the participants in the camp are school children. Apart from helping to beat the heat, swimming is one of the best ways to stay fit. Over 60 children have attended the training so far, and many have taken to competitive swimming,” said R. Jayakumari, District Sports and Youth Welfare Officer.
The fourth batch begins on May 16 and concludes on 29, while the fifth will be between June 1 to 14.

The sudden demise of Deputy Chief Minister and NCP supreme Ajit Pawar has thrown Maharashtra's politics in a state of flux. The regional power equations in a turbulent political ecosystem are likely to change due to the death of a mass leader with a strong grip over administration, and acceptance across the entire party leadership. As the chequered path of succession will be discussed, throwing several names from the Pawar family and outside the Pawar family in the ring, speculations on whether his wife Sunetra Pawar will emerge as the dark horse, have also emerged. What will be the decision of the Pawar family, how will Mahayuti be shaped now, what path will the senior satraps of NCP who had accepted Ajit Pawar's leadership, take? His death has led to several unanswered questions, leaving a void in the State politics for a long time.












