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Telangana’s Suhas Preetham clinches gold in 50m backstroke at Junior Nationals
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 22 Aug 2026, 04:38 AM
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Swimmer Suhas Preetham from Telangana won the gold medal in the 50‑metre backstroke at the recent Junior National swimming championships.
The Junior National swimming championships concluded with a standout performance by Telangana’s own Suhas Preetham, who touched the wall first in the 50‑metre backstroke event, securing the gold medal.
Preetham’s victory adds to the growing list of young athletes from the state making their mark on the national stage, highlighting the effectiveness of recent training initiatives.
Officials from the swimming federation praised his technique and speed, noting that his win reflects both personal dedication and the support of his coaches and teammates.
The result also boosts Telangana’s medal tally at the championships, underscoring the state’s rising prominence in competitive swimming.
Further details about the event schedule and other medalists are expected to be released by the organizing committee.
Preetham’s victory adds to the growing list of young athletes from the state making their mark on the national stage, highlighting the effectiveness of recent training initiatives.
Officials from the swimming federation praised his technique and speed, noting that his win reflects both personal dedication and the support of his coaches and teammates.
The result also boosts Telangana’s medal tally at the championships, underscoring the state’s rising prominence in competitive swimming.
Further details about the event schedule and other medalists are expected to be released by the organizing committee.