Swimmers from across the state waiting to participate in the National Aquatic Championship scheduled to be held in Bengaluru next month, finally have reason to celebrate. The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has given permission to open a pool for the trials to be held from September 25-28. This time both senior and junior swimmers will be able to take part in the trials. 

mid-day had highlighted through multiple reports how the state government’s decision to not open up pools had shattered the dreams of swimmers willing to participate in the national championship. As pools were closed since the second wave hit the state, they couldn’t practise for the competition.