77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024: Record-Breaking Performances and Stellar Showdowns

The 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024 commenced with spectacular achievements in Mangaluru. The highlight was Hashika Ramachandra setting a new national record in the Women's 400m Freestyle. Karnataka dominated several events, with notable performances from Aneesh S Gowda, Thanya Shadakshari, and Akash Mani.

The 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024 kicked off dramatically at the International Aquatic Complex in Mangaluru, featuring 10 events on its inaugural day. Highlighting the action, Hashika Ramachandra set a national record in the Women's 400m Freestyle.

Aneesh S Gowda from Karnataka ruled the Men's 400m, clocking in at 3:56.59. Teammate Dharshan S followed in second with a time of 4:01.39. Hashika Ramachandra shattered a 13-year-old record in the Women's 400m Freestyle set by Richa Mishra, timing 4:24.70.

The championships showcased top-notch competition, with notable victories including Dhanush Suresh in the Men's 200m Breaststroke, finishing at 2:18.85, and Thanya Shadakshari in the Women's 200m Breaststroke, leading the race at 2:40.54.

Strong performances were also witnessed in the Men's 100m Backstroke, won by Akash Mani (56.15), and the Women's 100m Backstroke, claimed by Soubrity Mondal (1:05.51). Teams from Karnataka also excelled in relay events, affirming their dominance on the first day.

(With inputs from agencies.)