No hurry: Srihari says that he will take his time before deciding whether to compete in 200 meters of freestyle. , Photo Credit: Biswanjan Route
After setting the ‘India Best’ time in 200m freestyle earlier this month, two -time Olympian swimmer Srihari Natraj is considering pursuing style with his favorite backstroke in 2026.
Sriharari, who competed at the 100m backstroke at the Paris Olympics, expected a decision earlier next year, for the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games on time.
“I have not planned for the future. Nevertheless, 50 meter backstroke is my main program and it depends on how I feel. I have two opportunities to check myself in the 200 meter freestyle at the World University Games (Wug) (next month) in Germany (next month) and in the Asian Championships in Ahmedabad (in October) (in October), 200 meters. Hindu During the National Aquatics Championship at Kalinga Stadium on Tuesday.
On his freestyle mark at the Singapore National Swimming Championship, where he looked at 1: 48.66 on 1: 48.66 to break the four -year record of 1: 49.73, Srihari said: “Singapore was a good event for me as a good event. Singapore.”
Srihari is preparing well for the class. “My performance is being analyzed, I am working on my strength and fixing my game.”
After spending two decades in the pool, 24 -year -old Srihari feels that he is in a better size.
“It has become too long – it is my 10th year in the Indian team. I have developed as a swimmer in the last two years to know my and my game better. Now my mind and body are in sink. I have developed as an athlete, and my knowledge is better,” Srihari said.
Published – June 24, 2025 08:46 pm IST
