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Swimming Replaces Wrestling at Rajgir Khelo India Centre, SAI Approves New Coaching Staff
✍️ Amar Ujala · Patna
🗓 01 Sep 2026, 07:38 AM
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The Khelo India State Centre of Excellence in Rajgir will now host swimming instead of wrestling, with the Sports Authority of India sanctioning three head coaches and an assistant coach for the new program.
The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has officially approved a change in the sport lineup at the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence in Rajgir, Bihar. Wrestling, which previously occupied the centre's primary training arena, will be replaced by swimming as the flagship discipline.
SAI's clearance also includes the deployment of a dedicated coaching team comprising three senior swimming coaches and one assistant coach. The appointment aims to build a robust training ecosystem that can nurture talent from the region and prepare athletes for national and international competitions.
The shift is expected to broaden opportunities for local swimmers, offering them access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and expert guidance. Officials anticipate that the new focus will boost participation rates and improve performance metrics for Bihar's swimming contingent in upcoming events.
SAI's clearance also includes the deployment of a dedicated coaching team comprising three senior swimming coaches and one assistant coach. The appointment aims to build a robust training ecosystem that can nurture talent from the region and prepare athletes for national and international competitions.
The shift is expected to broaden opportunities for local swimmers, offering them access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and expert guidance. Officials anticipate that the new focus will boost participation rates and improve performance metrics for Bihar's swimming contingent in upcoming events.