Thrissur Aquatic Complex

Thrissur Aquatic Complex

Front view of the pool complex

Building information
Full name:Thrissur Aquatic Complex
City:Thrissur, India
Capacity:10,000[1]
Built:1987
Opened:1987
Architect(s):Professor C.S. Menon[2]
Pools
Name Length Width Depth Lanes
Rce pool, diving pool and 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.[3]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.[4][5][6]

Events held

References

  1. ↑ http://www.worldofstadiums.com/asia/india/kerala/thrissur-aquatic-complex/
  2. ↑ "Vinod Rai". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 2013-05-24.
  3. ↑ "Vinod Rai". manoramaonline.com. Retrieved 2013-05-24.
  4. ↑ "History of Aquatic Complex, Thrissur,Keral". Swimgala. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
  5. ↑ "Swimming pool opened after renovation". City Journal. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
  6. ↑ "THAT SINKING FEELING". City Journal. Retrieved 2012-03-25.
  7. ↑ "History of Aquatic Complex, Thrissur, Kerala". Swimgala.com. Retrieved 2014-01-28.
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