Three women from Maharashtra are training overseas for the Commonwealth Games synchronised swimming event but a leading state association official was unable to say on what basis the trio was picked to be put through its paces.

"Three swimmers from Maharashtra, part of a total of 14 from the state, are training for the synchronised swimming event of the Commonwealth Games. We have been sent a circular to this effect by the Swimming Federation of India. You will have to ask SFI about the criteria for choosing them," said Maharashtra Amateur Aquatics Association secretary Kishore Vaidya today.