Likith Selvaraj, an Indian swimmer, excels in the breaststroke style and has secured numerous medals in both national and international contests. |
He began honing his swimming skills at the tender age of 5 and later participated in junior-level swimming championships. |
His training stints included the Sports Federation of India’s (SFI) camp in 2017, Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre (BAC), and the Nettakallappa Aquatic Center (NAC). |
While in the USA, he competed in the NCAA Division 2 and clinched the 7th spot in the 100-meter breaststroke final at the 19th Asian Games in 2023. |
Motivated to enhance his skills, he dedicates 4 hours daily, 5 days a week, to swimming practice and complements it with various adventure activities to boost his flexibility and agility. |
JSW began sponsoring him in 2016 through their Sports Excellence Program (SEP), followed by the GoSports Foundation under the Rahul Dravid Athlete Mentorship Program. |
To support the swimming community's staff families during the early COVID-19 lockdown in July 2020, he auctioned his 'FINA World Championship Carbon Flex VX' swimsuit. |
Transitioning to a vegetarian diet in 2019, he later adopted a vegan lifestyle. |
He holds an AUSTSWIM certification as a swimming instructor. |
An ardent animal lover, he joined conservationist Paul Rosolie in the Amazon jungle. |
Aspiring to be a versatile athlete, he diversifies his training by engaging in various adventure sports. |