Telangana swimmer Mittapalli Rithvika won a gold medal in the 50 meters breaststroke at the All India University Aquatics National Championship 2025–26 in Chennai, representing KIIT University and bringing laurels to the state and her institution
Telangana’s Sakshi Yadav bagged a golden double at the 21st Masters National Swimming Championship in Hyderabad, winning gold in the 50m freestyle (30–34 years) and the 4x50m medley relay at Gachibowli Stadium. Several veterans also excelled across age categories