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Nataraj, backstroke exponent, adds free to his competitive repertoire

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October 01, 2025

SRIHARI Nataraj is riding the crest of a wave.

- SWAROOP SWAMINATHAN

At the ongoing Asian Swimming Championships in the city, the swimmer has set national records, broken a 16-year medal drought and medalled five times, including in individual freestyle events. He's feeling so confident about his place and space that he has set his sights on medalling at the Asian Games in Japan and the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, competitions where the competition will be that much higher.

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