In the twin cities of Hubli-Dharwad, in the heart of northern Karnataka, a long-held ambition of the region’s sporting community has finally become reality. The new aquatic centre at Sport Complex Hubli marks a significant step forward for swimming in the state, bringing international-standard aquatic infrastructure to the region.
The facility, the fourth Myrtha pool in India, was inaugurated in March 2026 by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, highlighting the strategic importance of the project within India’s wider drive to develop world-class sporting venues across the country. This momentum has grown considerably in recent years, with projects such as the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad and the country’s ongoing ambitions linked to a potential bid for the 2036 Olympic Games.
Myrtha Pools installed a 50-metre, 10-lane competition pool designed using its modular stainless-steel technology. Built in accordance with World Aquatics standards, the facility is equally suited to athlete training and year-round community use. The depth profile, ranging from 1.35 metres at the swimming end to 5 metres in the dedicated diving area, creates a genuinely multifunctional aquatic environment capable of supporting elite swimming, diving training and official events.
The choice of Myrtha’s modular technology brings advantages that extend well beyond the opening of the facility. The pre-engineered stainless-steel panels ensure a high level of dimensional precision, while helping to reduce construction times and limit the environmental impact typically associated with traditional concrete construction.
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City
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Surface
50 x 25 m
Depth
1,35 - 5 m
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