CWG future debated; India swimming federation plans overhaul

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The Swimming Federation of India has said it will "reinvent the training system" after the country's swimmers put up below-par performances at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Only Sajan Prakash and the men's 4x200m freestyle relay team reached finals, with most swimmers clocking slower than their personal bests. General secretary Monal Chokshi said the current system is "not going to cut it" and that the federation is in talks with the sports ministry for a dedicated training centre, with the 2030 Ahmedabad Games as priority.

Separately, a debate on the Commonwealth Games' future has emerged. The Hindu reports that athletes Anju Bobby George and Heena Sidhu have differing views on its importance. George called it a key competition after the Olympics and World Championships, while Sidhu said shooting competitions at the Asian Games and National Championships are tougher. She noted that the CWG is at a "crossroads" due to high hosting costs and shrinking athlete quotas.