Inspire Institute and Mizuho Bank Launch Elite Swim Programme for Asian Games and Olympic Success

The Inspire Institute of Sports has partnered with Mizuho Bank to launch the 'Mizuho Elite Programme' to train 30 high-potential swimmers for the 2026 Asian Games and 2028 Olympic qualifiers. The program offers state-of-the-art facilities, technical coaching, and support in various disciplines.

The Inspire Institute of Sports (IIS) has joined forces with Mizuho Bank to identify and train 30 high-potential swimmers under a newly-launched initiative entitled the 'Mizuho Elite Programme.' This collaborative effort aims to prepare these athletes for the 2026 Asian Games and the Olympic qualifiers scheduled for 2028.

This program, inaugurated in 2023, emphasizes state-of-the-art facilities including two advanced swimming pools. It also promises comprehensive support encompassing technical coaching, competition exposure, sports science, strength and conditioning, nutrition, mental health, education, and residential facilities. Prominent young swimmers such as Maana Patel, Kushagra Rawat, and others are part of this endeavour.

Maana Patel expressed her gratitude, noting the significant contributions from Mizuho that have facilitated global competition participation and the acquisition of essential training equipment. Parth Jindal, the founder of IIS, lauded the partnership for energizing their mission to make India a sporting superpower. Rushdee Warley, CEO of IIS, and Piyush Agarwal from Mizuho echoed these sentiments, emphasizing the transformative potential of this initiative for Indian sport.

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