The 77th National Aquatic Championships 2024 is currently underway in Mangaluru. The four-day tournament, which starts on Tuesday, will take place at the International Aquatic Complex, Yemmekere. Over 500 participants will take part in the tournament that will see defending champions Karnataka field a strong contingent.
77th Senior National Aquatic Championships underway
The event is taking place in Mangaluru for the first time under the umbrella of Karnataka Swimming Association. The Championships will see star Karnataka swimmers including two-time Olympian and national record holder in 50, 100 & 200m Backstroke, Srihari Nataraj, breaststroke sprinter Likith S P, national record holder and freestyle specialist Aneesh Gowda among others.
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This is a very crucial meet for Indian swimmers as the ‘A’ Qualification mark for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics is up for grabs.
“It is very exciting that the 77th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2024 is happening in Mangaluru for the first time. This is a great opportunity for swimmers in India to showcase their potential and garner more support for swimming in the country. I am looking forward to being in my best form and I will be vying for Gold in all my events and make use of the home advantage,” swimmer Srihari Nataraj said.
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