Karnataka – June 23rd, 2026: The 79th Senior National Aquatic Championships concluded in Ahmedabad with Karnataka dominating the proceedings, completing a double by winning both the men’s and women’s team titles and finishing as the overall swimming champion with 334 points.
Among individual performers, Gujarat’s Aryan Nehra was named Best Swimmer in the men’s category after winning three gold medals and a bronze, while also registering two National Meet Records and an Indian Best Performance. Saanvi Deshwal of Maharashtra, on the other hand, earned the Best Swimmer award in the women’s category with three gold medals and a silver, alongside a National Meet Record and an Indian Best Performance.
The championships witnessed a remarkable 22 new records being set, including 10 in the men’s events and 12 in the women’s events. Indian swimmers also produced 17 Indian Best Performances across the competition, with seven coming in the men’s events and 10 in the women’s.
The six-day competition showcased the depth of talent in Indian swimming and offered plenty of reasons for optimism heading into future international events.
