--- title: "Elite International Swimming Champions | Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre" description: "Train at BAC, the premier hub for elite swimmers in Bengaluru. From local pools to the World Championships, we build champions with expert coaching." canonical: https://mytribe.in/basavanagudiaquaticcentre/high-performance-athlete-support/international-representation last_updated: 2025-09-05 --- # Elite International Swimming & Global Representation Tribe Verified · Elite swimmers representing India globally. By [Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre](https://mytribe.in/basavanagudiaquaticcentre) · Visit Centre at Basavanagudi, Bengaluru · ₹400 per session (estimate) Part of [High-Performance Athlete Support](https://mytribe.in/basavanagudiaquaticcentre/high-performance-athlete-support). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/basavanagudiaquaticcentre/high-performance-athlete-support/gallery) We don't just train swimmers for the local pool; we prepare athletes to represent India on the world's biggest stages. From the Asian Games to the World Aquatics Championships, here is how we build champions. ## Photos and videos - ![Team India, featuring our Dronacharya Awardee coach Pradeep Kumar and swimmer Shoan Ganguly, at the World Aquatics Swimming Championship in Singapore. We are proud to have our coaches and athletes leading the charge internationally.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/da8a832b-0fe9-436b-97a3-255b52174bdc) - ![A new Indian record! Our swimmer Aneesh Gowda was part of the men's 4x200m Freestyle Relay team that won gold and set a new national record at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship in the Philippines.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a509ac43-63c7-43fc-8588-56f85dd6ca72) - ![Our swimmers and coach John Christopher representing Team India at the 11th Asian Age Group Championships in the Philippines. We wish them the best as they compete against Asia's finest.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/edb93641-508a-4cca-8d3b-38b65292700e) - ![Our coach Pradeep Kumar and swimmer Tanish with Team India at the World Aquatics in Doha. Having our coaches and athletes selected for such prestigious events is a testament to our program's quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/411f4758-e865-44ae-a4d5-207de1513913) - ![Our swimmers representing Team India at the World Aquatic Junior Swimming Championship in Romania. This group photo captures the pride and excitement of competing on an international stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/570f0cd9-e175-4b1b-ab06-0ffb934516d3) - ![Four of our swimmers with their coach, Mr. Rajiv R S, at the World Junior Championship. We ensure our athletes have the mentorship they need when competing abroad, covering events from butterfly to freestyle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/725baa3f-072a-4012-a0e8-ae314fec1815) - [Video: A proud moment for BAC as our swimmer competes in the 5km Open Water event at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore. This showcases our support for athletes in demanding endurance disciplines.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/ff4f5541-bf04-4cc6-80cb-3b40e43f73f8) - ![Meenakshi Menon, one of our swimmers who competed in the 5km Open Water event at the World Championships. Her participation highlights our program's versatility in preparing athletes for both pool and open water events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/27aba403-5bcb-4e48-8d4f-7fdeac6438c1) - ![The official results for Meenakshi Menon's 5km Open Water swim at the World Championships. Competing and finishing strong among the world's best is a significant achievement.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/1c8e233f-07f5-4d15-8664-4d8a4a7d32de) - ![The official results for Dhrupad Ramakrishna's 5km Open Water swim at the World Championships. We are proud of his performance and his dedication to this challenging discipline.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fcb4c365-bee9-40a0-b771-8b9d8b99ee01) - ![Berlin is calling! Our super six swimmers are ready to represent India at the FISU World University Games in Germany. We support our athletes in balancing high level academics and elite sports.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f23b2f01-efa1-4686-8d16-599d7fda2f3f) - ![Team India, featuring our swimmers Meenakshi Menon and Dhrupad Ramakrishna, departs for the World Open Water 5k Championship in Singapore. We are proud to have our athletes selected for such elite competitions.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/cafac611-a277-4b88-945d-ee4d9858cf4f) - ![A graphic celebrating Meenakshi and Dhrupad's qualification for the World Open Water 5k Championship. This recognizes the hard work and dedication required to reach this level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/6a25cf35-bff0-4377-a6a8-ad1a6509b856) - [Video: A video montage announcing the selection of four of our swimmers for the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championship in Romania. This highlights our strong pipeline of junior talent ready for the world stage.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/340745d3-23b5-4947-b42d-23b91c41a476) - ![Our women's water polo athletes holding the Indian flag after winning the Indo-Sri Lanka U21 series. We are proud of their contribution to Team India's clean sweep victory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/d792522f-b109-4839-b9cc-d42c93f5a7f1) - [Video: Team India's women's water polo team, including five of our athletes, celebrating their series win against Sri Lanka. This video captures the joy and team spirit of an international victory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/75d3fe77-c249-4c4e-af6c-5d5fe206d8f0) - ![Our five water polo champions who were part of the victorious Team India at the U21 Indo-Sri Lanka series. Their success demonstrates the strength of our water polo program.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4a716876-3d93-4464-b61f-3be02101d659) - ![We are proud to announce that five of our water polo athletes were selected to represent India in the U21 series against Sri Lanka. This selection recognizes their talent and our program's quality.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0eac5c03-4cff-4cc6-ad07-62d9dfd28909) - ![Pavan Dhananjaya shines at the Thailand Age Group Swimming Championship, clinching two silver medals in the 1500m and 800m Freestyle with personal best times. This international exposure is crucial for athlete development.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/78efaa24-e310-44cf-b879-d8a06de49200) - ![Good luck to our triathlete, Yajat Aiyappa, who is representing India at the Asia Triathlon Cup in Al Khobar. We support multi-disciplinary athletes in their international pursuits.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5986604e-6b5f-45d1-89bc-b61cb19189c4) - ![A collage wishing our open water swimmers good luck at the 11th Asian Open Water Swimming Championships in Hong Kong. We are proud to have a strong contingent in this specialized event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/25c8e934-eda3-4096-9990-b5b8d41d61fc) - ![Nakshatra holds the Indian flag after winning a bronze medal at the UIPM Modern Pentathlon World Championship in Egypt. We provide the swimming training component for talented multi-sport athletes like her.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/b78dd173-d1ef-4d27-a18d-68c63726627c) - ![A close up of Nakshatra with her bronze medal from the Modern Pentathlon World Championship. Her success showcases the versatility of athletes training at our center.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/c8cd1d0d-356e-4f5e-aa2b-fac1e884e1ec) - ![A proud moment for BAC as our coach, Rajeev R S, is selected to accompany para swimmer Suyash Jadhav to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This recognizes his expertise in para swimming coaching.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/fb08710f-74e3-4b90-90c9-f53a0e0e6cde) - ![Shoan Ganguly celebrates a successful campaign at the Malaysia Invitational Age Group Swimming Championships, where he set a new meet record and won gold, silver, and bronze medals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/80c5cb22-e4d4-468d-9ebc-5e8f9b671187) - ![A graphic celebrating Pavan Dhananjaya's two bronze medals in the 800m and 1500m Freestyle at the 54th Singapore Nationals.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/dc838bd7-c99b-493b-90a2-69fe3e3b53dd) - ![Nithik Nathella with his silver medal in the 200m Backstroke at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship. He narrowly missed gold, showcasing his competitive spirit at the international level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/58ae0b23-728b-4c3f-9bbf-d4ac25b5b794) - ![A collage of our medal winners at the 11th Asian Age Group Championships. Sajan Prakash, Aneesh Gowda, and Vedanta Madhira all secured podium finishes in their respective events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/77e2d1ee-3985-48eb-842a-acd806bc419a) - ![Aneesh Gowda was part of the silver medal winning Men's 4x100m Freestyle Relay team at the Asian Age Group Championship, contributing to India's strong start in the competition.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5c62ec9d-384d-471e-8a55-7c1174572d7e) - ![Team India celebrating their team championship win at the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship 2024. We are proud that our swimmers were a significant part of this victory.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/100e3efe-f674-4ae4-a1de-134ab316fa62) - ![Our swimmers Akash Mani and Aneesh Gowda were part of the gold medal winning 4x100m Medley relay team for India at the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/a9b6f943-66d5-4298-8c65-f72b1d09ca2a) - ![Aneesh Gowda and Sanjana Prabhugaonkar with their silver medals from the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship in 100m Freestyle and 200m Backstroke respectively.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e4ca17fd-1764-4ad0-98d9-8c94a4470d14) - ![Nithik Nethella swam his way to a gold medal in the 200m Backstroke at the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship, showcasing his dominance in the event.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/09ac43f8-d33b-4b74-9a48-6a0bddc3c3ec) - ![Our swimmers Sanjana and Shirin with their bronze medals from the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship in 50m Backstroke and 400m Freestyle.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/5db402c7-1502-4188-ac78-3a34878b55a7) - ![Aneesh Gowda had a fantastic showing at the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship, winning a gold and two silver medals in individual and relay events.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8d8e36a5-9a67-47b1-8bcc-983ef169d0a1) - ![Shoan Ganguly and Manikanta Lakshman secured silver medals, while Sanjana Prabhugaonkar won bronze at the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship, adding to our impressive medal tally.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0560d472-75e8-4bc0-b0a8-05d93ff1f2b3) - ![Aneesh Gowda and Akash Mani celebrate their gold medal wins in the 200m Freestyle and 100m Backstroke at the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/e1a46d5b-cd49-481b-9e45-e03f59ef744e) - ![The full Indian contingent, including many of our swimmers, at the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship in New Delhi.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/f1b3f763-cc2d-4f78-b4e6-0bdc9b1b4828) - ![Team BAC swimmers representing India at the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship. We are proud to have such a strong representation in the national team.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0bef757c-2c12-48e5-9cd2-8c6e42dad239) - ![A proud moment as our swimmers Aneesh Gowda and Shirin take the oath and act as flag bearer for India at the BIMSTEC Aquatics Championship opening ceremony.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/89978b46-5b74-4b09-b479-0e5349eb8949) - ![A graphic wishing our open water and pool swimmers good luck at the World Aquatics Championship in Doha. We support athletes across different aquatic disciplines at the highest level.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/acd466a1-2c4d-4755-91c5-c906a23e6729) ## About International Representation Getting to the international stage starts with a 5:30 AM training session right here in Basavanagudi. It is not just about raw talent; it is the consistency of our 360-degree athlete support—physiotherapy, mental conditioning, and specific race pacing—that ensures our swimmers compete, not just participate, when they finally step onto the world stage. Success at the international level is not a coincidence. It is the result of a rigorous pipeline that we have refined since 1986. ### The Path to the Podium Every swimmer you see competing in Singapore or Romania started with the same fundamental building blocks: discipline, technique, and a championship mindset. Our elite squad training isn't just about swimming laps. It involves: * **Periodization:** We structure training cycles—Pre-season, Competition, and Tapering—aligned with official State and National aquatic calendars. * **360-Degree Support:** Our on-site gym is designed for high-intensity strength and conditioning, while our sports physiotherapy center ensures recovery is part of the daily routine rather than an afterthought. * **Technical Breakdown:** We utilize surface cameras for stroke analysis, allowing coaches to correct minute details that separate a podium finish from a personal best. ### Beyond the Pool We support athletes across disciplines, including Open Water swimming and Water Polo. Whether it is a 5km endurance event or an U21 series, the BAC ecosystem remains the same: professional guidance from Dronacharya awardees and a focus on long-term athletic development. We treat the mental game as seriously as the physical one, with dedicated mental resilience coaching to help our athletes handle the pressure of wearing the Indian jersey. ## About Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre At BAC, we believe in a championship mindset. We don't just coach strokes; we build athletes who have the heart to wear the Indian tricolor. When our swimmers take the blocks in international meets, they carry the spirit of Basavanagudi with them. 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