₹1.5 crore-plus? No-over ₹15 lakh in prize money; ₹2 lakh MVS award adds to the excitement
Bengaluru, Oct. 28: Bengaluru is set to host one of India’s premier swimming competitions, with the Nettakallappa Swimming Championship 2026 scheduled for October 31 and November 1 at the Nettakallappa Aquatic Centre (NAC) in South Bengaluru.
The two-day championship, scheduled from 10 am to 7 pm, will bring together around 350 top swimmers from across the country, including celebrated Indian swimmers and Olympians Srihari Nataraj and Sajan Prakash. The event promises high-intensity competition, thrilling finishes and a showcase of India’s swimming talent.
The Swimming Federation of India announced the event at a press conference held at the Press Club of Bengaluru on Wednesday.
A major attraction of this year’s championship will be the SKINS event, a knockout-style racing format in which swimmers compete in successive elimination rounds, testing their speed, endurance and competitive strategy. The organisers describe it as a unique opportunity for spectators to watch Indian Olympians compete in this exciting format.
With total cash prizes exceeding ₹15 lakh, the championship aims to recognise outstanding performances and encourage competitive excellence. A new highlight this year is the introduction of the Most Valuable Swimmer (MVS) awards, carrying a combined prize purse of ₹2 lakh for the top male and female performers across the events.
The championship draws inspiration from the legacy of K.A. Nettakallappa and his vision of empowering young people through sport. Over the years, it has developed into a prominent platform for elite swimmers, national champions and emerging talent to demonstrate their abilities.
Monal Chokshi, Secretary General of the Swimming Federation of India, will attend as the chief guest on October 31 at 4.30 pm at the Nettakallappa Aquatic Centre.
With the participation of leading swimmers, substantial prize money and the introduction of the MVS awards, the championship is expected to deliver an exciting weekend of aquatic sporting action while providing a platform to celebrate excellence and inspire the next generation of Indian swimmers.
For further information, visit nac.org.in.
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