Page Industries Ltd., the exclusive licensee
of Speedo International Ltd. in India, today announced the launch of a
structured athlete advancement program, marking a significant step in its
commitment to advancing swimming as a sport in India. The program currently
supports a cohort of 12 athletes comprising both elite swimmers and
para-athletes reflecting Speedo India's approach to building an inclusive,
future-ready swimming ecosystem.
The program
brings together a strong roster of athletes, including Olympian Sajan Prakash,
alongside elite swimmers Suhas Mylari, Harshita Jayaram, Nina Venkatesh,
Shristy Upadhayay, Shoan Ganguly, Rishabh Das, Aditi Hegde, Bhavya Sachdeva,
and Rujula S. Para-athlete Niranjan Mukundan and Suyash Jadhav is also part of
the cohort, integrated as an essential part of the athlete ecosystem.
"Swimming
in India has long deserved greater and deeper brand integration and commitment,
and this program is Speedo India's commitment to providing exactly that,"
said Nihal Rajan, Chief Marketing Officer, Page Industries. "What
sets this program apart is its intent, we are not just backing athletes at the
elite level, we are building an ecosystem that nurtures talent at every stage,
champions inclusivity, and empowers coaches as catalysts of performance. Speedo
has always stood for excellence in the water, and through this program, we are
channeling that legacy into building a sustainable future for Indian
swimming."
The program
works on a structured, multi-tier framework that encourages and promotes
performance, consistency and commitment to lead the sport in national and
international stage.
The Speedo
India cohort delivered a standout performance at the 79th National Aquatic
Championship held in Ahmedabad, securing an impressive total of 22 medals -
including 11 gold, 5 silver, and 6 bronze. The athletes also showcased
exceptional excellence by setting 6 new national records, underlining Speedo’s
strong legacy in competitive swimming. This achievement reinforces Speedo’s
continued dominance and commitment to nurturing top-tier swim talent in India.
Additionally,
Speedo's Coach Connect Program works closely with more than 1,000 coaches in a
year at over 250+ swimming pools across India. Swimming coach and former
national swimming participant Nisha Millet , Kishore Shetty - GMAAA Mumbai, Hardik Patel – Karnavati
Club Ahmedabad, Joshua Joseph - Head Coach & international referee – MGMO
Mumbai, Sharath M Gayakwad - Zee Academy Bengaluru are some of the well-known
names associated with the program.
With a global
legacy of seven decades, Speedo continues to raise the bar and be the choice of
champions worldwide.