79th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2026
Astha Choudhury Clinches Gold in Women’s 200m Butterfly at 79th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2026
Ahmedabad, June 2026: The Women’s 200m Butterfly Final at the 79th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2026 witnessed an impressive performance from Astha Choudhury (RSP), who secured the gold medal with a time of 2:18.37 at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Naranpura, Ahmedabad.
Representing RSP, Astha maintained a strong pace throughout the race and finished comfortably ahead of the competition. Dakshina Joshi claimed the silver medal in 2:20.82, while Sanithi Mukherjee (West Bengal) took bronze with a time of 2:22.76.
The remaining finalists also delivered competitive performances. Shristi Upadhaya (Odisha) finished fourth in 2:24.07, followed closely by Roshini Balasubramanian (Tamil Nadu) in fifth with 2:24.95. Dhriti Yogesh Ahirwal (Maharashtra) placed sixth in 2:25.71, while Dayanitha Sankar (Tamil Nadu) and Nirmayee Sachin Ambetkar (Maharashtra) finished seventh and eighth with times of 2:29.80 and 2:30.88, respectively.
The championship continues to showcase some of India’s finest swimming talent, with athletes from across the country competing for national honors in Ahmedabad.
Women’s 200m Butterfly Final Results (Previous National Record 2:19.59 ARHATHA MAGHAVI)
- Astha Choudhury (RSP) – 2:18.37 (NR)
- Dakshina Joshi – 2:20.82
- Sanithi Mukherjee (West Bengal) – 2:22.76
- Shristi Upadhaya (Odisha) – 2:24.07
- Roshini Balasubramanian (Tamil Nadu) – 2:24.95
- Dhriti Yogesh Ahirwal (Maharashtra) – 2:25.71
- Dayanitha Sankar (Tamil Nadu) – 2:29.80
- Nirmayee Sachin Ambetkar (Maharashtra) – 2:30.88
79th Senior National Aquatic Championships 2026 – Complete Results
