Port Blair, March 15: The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs will be organizing an Open Sea Swimming Competition from Netaji  Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep  to Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, Aberdeen jetty, Port Blair on March 18, 2023 (Saturday) under various categories viz. Men’s Open (18 years to 50 years), Men’s Open (50 years to 60 years), Men’s Open (60 years to 70 years), Women’s Open (18 years and above), Above 12 to 18 years Boys, Above 12 to 18 years Girls and Men’s Open ( 70 years and above)

In this connection, the following details have been issued for the information of the participants:

1) Swimming trial & briefing session after Swimming test - 16.03.2023 from 12.00 noon onwards - Swimming Pool, Netaji Stadium

2) Reporting time for the participants - 18.03.2023 at 3.30 am - Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex (Marina Park)

3) The Medical Check – up for the participants - 18.03.2023 at 04.00 am - Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex (Marina Park)

4) Departure of ferry from Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island - 18.03.2023 at 05.00 am - Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex (Marina Park)

Those who fail to participate and qualify the trial test or medical test will not be permitted to participate in the Swimming Competition. Completion of Swimming from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep   to Aberdeen Jetty is mandatory for consolation prize/prize. For any further clarification, one may contact Dr. V. Selvam, Nodal Officer, SYA /Swimming Coach over Ph No. 9434280424.