Commenting on the support extended, Marketing Head of Speedo India, Dominic Vijay said, "As an organization that believes in promoting and encouraging swimming at all levels, it is indeed a privilege for us to be supporting these young swimmers as they represent India in Dubai. We are confident that they will not only make us proud but also inspire other young people to participate and enjoy the sport. We wish them all the best!"
Delighted at Speedo's support towards these young swimmers, D.C. Kagathra, Head Coach of the team said "It is always reassuring for the sport and its participants in the country when reputed brands such as Speedo step up to the mantle and extend their support to India's quest for medals. Each of these swimmers have worked very hard and the encouragement that the backing of a brand such as Speedo provides is highly reassuring as they look at competing at the international level."
The 4th FINA World Junior Swimming Championships will witness more than 180 participants across 29 countries battle it out at the Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Sports Complex, Dubai. The Indian National Junior Team, consisting of 6 swimmers, 4 boys and 2 girls will be participating in the following events:
Ananya Panigrahi will be participating in the 100m & 200m Backstroke while Meenakshi V.K.R. will be swimming the 100m & 200m Butterfly and the 200m and 400m Individual Medley. Amongst the boys, Bobby Rana will participate in the 50m, 100m, 200m Butterfly, Mitesh Kunte will take part in the 200m, 400m Freestyle and 200m Butterfly and teenager Pranam B. will look at making a splash in the 50m, 100m, 200m Backstroke followed by Yaqoob who will be swimming the 200m, 800m &1500m Freestyle.
The Indian Team left for Dubai on 24th August 2013.
