While Mumbai swimmers were to the fore in most of the events, Pune’s Yuga Birnale joined the band wagon of record-breakers as she beat the field with a record-breaking efforts in the girls group I (15-17 years) 200m individual medley in Maharashtra State age group aquatic meet organized by the jointly by Maharashtra State Amateur Aquatic Association and Greater Mumbai Amateur Aquatic Association at Goregaon Sports Club here today. Yuga timed 2:33.83 secs to better her own last year’s timing of 02:37.95 secs.
Pune’s Yuga Birnale
Armaan, who had broken two records on the opening day, was again in his element as he swept the field to win record-breaking gold in the boys group III 200m individual medley with a timing of 02:34.88 secs.
In the boys group II, Aaryan Bhosale won his second record-breaking gold in the 50m back stroke as he shared the day’s honours with Yuga and Armaan. while Siddharth Sanke won the 50m Breast Stroke in the group II category for his second record-breaking efforts, having earlier won 100m Breast Stroke on the first day.
Mumbai’s ’ Siddharth Sankhe (Left) and Armaan Sikka, added golds with new records in their respective events
Winners of the record-breaking events:
GIRLS (Group I): 100m Breast Stroke:. Yuga Birnale (Pune)- 02:09.49.9 secs.
BOYS: (Group I): 100m Breast Stroke: Siddharth Sanke (Mum)- 00:31.23 secs – NMR.
(Group II): Aaryan Bhosale (Mumbai- 01:07.17 secs – NMR.,
(GROUP III): 200m Individual Medley:. Aaryan Bhosale (Mum)- 02:34.88 secs. – NMR.
CLOCK FOR SUNDAY –
AQUATICS – 7 a.m. onwards – Maharashtra State Annual Age Group meet, Goregaon Sports Club.