Srihari breaks his own 50m backstroke record
Swimmer Srihari Nataraj set a new national record in the 50m backstroke at the National aquatics championships in Ahmedabad. Other athletes, including Saanvi Deshwal, also achieved record-breaking performances during the event.
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National records highlight the progression of athletic performance within a country and identify top-tier talent for international competition.
Asian medallist Srihari Nataraj broke his seven-year-old men’s 50m backstroke record on his way to retain the title at the National aquatics championships in Ahmedabad on Wednesday (June 17, 2026).
The article is a standard sports reporting piece focusing on event results and record-breaking statistics.
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