TOPS to cover visit of renowned sports science expert Genadijus Sokolovas to the National Swimming camp
Renowned
physiologist and sports science expert Dr. Genadijus Sokolovas will be
visiting the National Swimming camp being conducted at CSE Bangalore
between January 11 and February 21 this year for a period of 6 days. His
visit is expected to give a boost to the training and preparation of
senior national campers and TOPS Developmental swimmers like Srihari
Nataraj, Kushagra Rawat and Mihir Ambre, who will get access to an
internationally renowned expert.
Dr.
Sokolovas has headed the Department of Physiology and Sport Science of
the USA Swimming Federation for 8 years and has also taken care of US
swimmers, water polo players and triathletes. Dr. Sokolovas renowned
research methodology has found consultations with leading swimmers
including 28-time Olympic medalist Michael Phelps.
The visit which is proposed between February 2 and February 7,2021 will have the following objectives:
1. Swim Power Test
2. Lactate Clearance Test
3. Lactate Heart Profile
4. Seasonal Training Design
5. Coaches Workshop
His
visit will not just help the swimmers but also the coaches who will get
exposure to the technology used to develop training and long-term plans
for athletes.
Secretary
General, Swimming Federation of India, Monal Chokshi is excited at
bringing Sokolovas for the camp and is hopeful that it will help in
long-term development of swimmers, saying “I am very thankful to SAI for
approving SFI’s proposal to bring in a globally acclaimed sports
scientist like Dr Genadijus Sokolovas to India. This visit will herald
in qualitative changes in Indian swimming by bringing world class sport
science support closer to our elite swimmers and potential talent for
2024 and 2028.”
The
overall cost of Dr. Sokolovas’ visit is Rs. 8.78 Lakhs and will be
covered by the Target Olympic Podium Scheme. Costs include professional
charges, airfare, boarding and lodging, visa and transport.
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SOURCE ; PIB NEWS
{ With input from news agency language)
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