Michael bohl

Veer Savarkar Sports Complex: Michael Bohl, a legendary Australian swimming coach with over 33 years of experience, who guided China to the overall championship title at the 11th Asian Aquatics Championship 2025, shared his thoughts on the potential of Indian swimmers. He said the subcontinent already has some leading swimmers, but it needs many more to reach the next level.

While China recorded a haul of 49 medals (38 gold, 8 silver and 3 bronze) at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex. For India, the championship marked a historic breakthrough as the contingent delivered their best-ever campaign, collecting 13 medals (4 silver, 9 bronze) and finishing ninth overall, a testament to the country’s growing depth in aquatics.

Bohl, who has guided athletes to Olympic podiums in every edition between 2008 and 2021, counts five-time Olympic gold medallist Emma McKeon and three-time champion Stephanie Rice among his most celebrated protégés.