Sajan Prakash, Two-Time Olympian and Arjuna Awardee, Inaugurates the Newly Opened Speedo Gallery at Basvangudi Aquatic Center
March 27, 2025, Bengaluru: Sajan Prakash, a two-time Olympian and Arjuna Awardee, inaugurates the newly opened Speedo Gallery at the renowned Basvangudi Aquatic Center, marking a significant milestone in the world of competitive swimming.
The Speedo Gallery, located within Asia’s largest swim center, will serve as a dedicated space showcasing Speedo’s premium racing and competitive swimwear, designed to enhance the performance of athletes. This gallery highlights Speedo’s commitment to supporting swimmers in their journey towards excellence, providing access to the latest in innovation and technology for those who aspire to reach the highest levels of competition.
Basvangudi Aquatic Center, renowned for nurturing and grooming talent continues to be a hub for both budding and elite swimmers. With state-of-the-art facility and a legacy of excellence, the center plays a pivotal role in the development of the sport, offering an ideal setting for the launch of such a significant initiative.
The event brought together prominent figures from the swimming and sports community, as well as fans, parents and budding athletes who looked up to Sajan Prakash as an inspiration for his remarkable achievements on the international stage.
Rakshit N Jagdale, President – Basvangudi Aquatic Center comments “BAC has long been renowned for nurturing exceptional sporting talent. I am pleased to announce a partnership with Speedo, ensuring that our swimmers have access to high-quality swim gear tailored to their competitive needs. This collaboration addresses a key challenge faced by many athletes in procuring top-tier equipment. The swimming fraternity will undoubtedly welcome this development, as it allows for them to focus entirely on their training and performance as they strive for accolades both for the club and the country”.
“At Speedo, we are committed to supporting top athletes and democratizing swimming for everyone in India. Our vision is to grow the sport and inspire more people to embrace swimming as a life skill. Speedo, as a high-performance swim brand, in partnership with BAC, are taking a step forward to strengthen the swimming fraternity in every possible way,” said Chidambaram N, Business Head – Speedo India, during the launch event today at BAC Bangalore.