Olympic Water Sports Academy inaugurated at Pirappanvalasai in Ramanathapuram

An Olympic Water Sports Academy was inaugurated at Pirappanvalasai beach in Ramanathapuram district on 29 October 2026. The facility was built on seven acres at a cost of ₹42.90 crore. It includes a gym, yoga centre, equipment storage, accommodation, a boat parking area, a control centre, a workshop and a dining hall. Training is expected to begin soon in Olympic water sports, including sailing, marathon swimming and surfing. The academy was established by the state’s Youth Welfare and Sports Development Department.