ISG Student, Nitishsai Harinath Makes History with National Gold
At the 51st Junior National Aquatic Championships 2025, Nitishsai Harinath proudly represented Tamil Nadu in all five events, clinching gold in the 50m Freestyle, silver in the 50m Butterfly and 4x100m Freestyle Relay and bronze in 4x100m Medley Relay and 4x200m Freestyle Relay. This victory marks his first-ever National Gold Medal, making him the first swimmer from Oman to achieve such a feat.
Nitishsai’s journey to the Nationals began at the Tamil Nadu state selection meet, where his exceptional talent shone through. He claimed 4 gold medals and 1 silver, breaking two state records in the 50m Freestyle and 50m Butterfly. These victories secured his spot in the Tamil Nadu team, paving the way for his historic success at the National level.
With a strong showing in the 50m events this year, Nitishsai’s focus for next season will be on excelling in both the 50m and 100m, aiming for even greater achievements on the National stage.