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GUWAHATI: Assam made a winning start at the 42nd Sub Junior National Aquatic Championships 2026, with swimmer Kasturi Gogoi clinching the state's first gold medal at the national meet being held in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
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The championship, which began on August 6 at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium Swimming Pool, will continue until August 9, bringing together young swimmers from across the country.
Kasturi secured the gold medal in the girls' 100-metre breaststroke event after clocking an impressive time of 1:16.82, giving Assam an early boost in the competition.
Congratulating the swimmer, Assam Swimming Association General Secretary Bhaskar Ranjan Das expressed satisfaction over the team's strong start. He lauded Kasturi for bringing home the state's first gold medal at a time when Assam is grappling with the aftermath of recent floods.
Kasturi is currently undergoing advanced training under experienced coach Babul Gurung, whose guidance has been credited with helping her achieve the milestone.
The Assam contingent will continue its campaign in the remaining events of the championship, which concludes on August 9.