Western city of Kutaisi receives new Olympic Pool after two-year construction

Amateur and professional athletes in Georgia’s western city of Kutaisi will now benefit from a brand-new Olympic Pool in the city, after the Asian Development Bank-supported construction was completed following two years of work.

The Ministry of Infrastructure on Thursday said the Pool was in the testing phase before opening to “children, adults, professional athletes and amateurs” to bring both active recreation and sports training to residents and visitors.

Fitness hall at the facility. Photo: Ministry of Infrastructure

Built in recognition of Kutaisi’s heritage as the birthplace of some of the most recognised water polo and swimming sport names in Georgia over the decades, the 600-seat facility will be able to host local and international competitions.

Photo: Ministry of Infrastructure

Infrastructure Minister Irakli Karseladze said swimming and synchronised swimming competitions, as well as water polo events would be hosted at the Pool, which has 50- and 25-metre-long lanes, a smaller pool for children, a fitness hall and other areas.

Photo: Ministry of Infrastructure

Its construction launched in April 2021 and received a ₾13.6 million ($5.34mln) financial support from the ADB.