THE Chinese Swimming Club, Penang, was first formed in 1928 and is one of oldest swimming clubs in Penang. In 1962, the club introduced the first and only Olympic-sized pool in the state. Located in Tanjung Bungah, it still serves as an important venue for water sports competitions like water polo, swimming, etc, especially among Penang schools.

It has recently been refurbished with added facilities like a gym, a new restaurant and meeting facilities. Gone are the basic wire fences around the pool and the mosaic-tiled poolside, however, the hall, with its classic glass doors, parquet flooring and simple stage remain the same.    

View slideshow below for photographs of the club.

Related links

• Club turns 80 with a bang (Star Online, 18.12.08)
• Penang Chinese Swimming Club (Debtdash, 02.06.09)

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