Hyderabad, Oct. 28: Telangana swimmer Mittapalli Ritvika from Nizamabad district won a gold medal in the 50-metre breaststroke event at the first Short Course Senior National Swimming Championship in Ahmedabad, completing the race in 32.91 seconds.
Ritvika’s performance saw her equal the Indian record set by Chahat Arora in 2022. The achievement also made her the fastest Indian swimmer in the 50-metre breaststroke event in 2026, according to the report.
Mittapalli Ritvika’s 50m Breaststroke Record Brings Glory to Telangana
Representing Telangana State at the national championship, Ritvika delivered an outstanding performance in the 50-metre breaststroke, securing the gold medal and matching the national record.
The swimmer also won a bronze medal in the 4×50-metre mixed relay event, adding to her achievements at the championship.
Ritvika’s double-medal performance brought recognition to Telangana and Nizamabad district, highlighting her success on the national swimming stage.
Her record-equalling timing of 32.91 seconds marks a significant milestone in her career and places her among India’s leading performers in the short-course 50-metre breaststroke event.
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