The Nettakallappa Aquatic Centre is named in the memory and
honour of Mr. K A Nettakallappa, former Managing Director of
Deccan Herald and Prajavani group of newspapers and a passionate
sports enthusiast. Mr. Nettakallappa was actively
involved in supporting many associations including badminton,
mountaineering and athletics in the state of Karnataka. The
Nettakallappa Aquatic Centre came into existence in the year
2012 and in order to mark the journey of 10 years of aquatic excellence,
the Nettakallappa All India Swimming Championship
will be organized on 12th and 13th November 2022 at the
state-of-the-art facility in Bengaluru. The Swimming Championship
will attract some of the most talented swimmers of the
country.
