Himalaya Harbinger. Rudrapur Bureau.
Karnataka’s Dhinidhi Desinghu delivered a record-breaking performance in the Women’s 400m Freestyle at the 38th National Games, clocking an impressive 4:24.60 to set a new National Games record. She surpassed the previous meet record of 4:27.93, set earlier by Bhavya Sachdeva of Delhi.
Expressing her excitement after the race, Dhinidhi said, “I started swimming at the age of seven to make friends, and along the way, my parents became my biggest inspiration. My coaches and teammates have always motivated me to push my limits. Setting a new National Games record is a proud moment for me, and I hope to continue improving. The facilities at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand are excellent, and I hope more such opportunities arise in the future to help improve sports in our country.”
With this stellar victory, Dhinidhi further solidifies her position as one of India’s top young swimmers. The competition continues to intensify as the National Games progress towards the final events.