Archive · 16 Dec 2025
Shivani Sets New SGFI National Record
Shivani Karra, a young swimmer from Telangana, made history by setting a new national record in the 200m backstroke for girls under 14.
She swam the race in 2 minutes and 29.30 seconds, which is faster than the old record that had stood for six years.
This makes her the fastest swimmer in this event for her age group in the National School Games.
Shivani also won a silver medal in the 50m backstroke.
The championship is happening in New Delhi from December 12 to 17, 2025.
Shivani Karra set a new SGFI National record in the U-14 Girls 200m Backstroke with a time of 2:29.30.
She broke a six-year-old record of 2:29.75 set by Ridhima Veerendra Kumar of Karnataka in 2019.
Shivani also won a silver medal in the 50m Backstroke with a time of 31.98 seconds.
The championship is being held at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Stadium in New Delhi from December 12 to 17, 2025.
Shivani is coached by Ayush Yadav and is an athlete of the Gachibowli Stadium, Sports Authority of Telangana.
- Who
- Shivani Karra, a swimmer from Telangana
- What
- Set a new SGFI National record in the U-14 Girls 200m Backstroke
- When
- December 12-17, 2025
- Where
- Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Stadium, New Delhi
- Why
- To compete in the 69th SGFI National Swimming Championship for Girls
- Athlete
- Shivani Karra
- Event
- U-14 Girls 200m Backstroke
- Record Time
- 2:29.30
- Previous Record
- 2:29.75 (2019)
- Championship
- 69th SGFI National Swimming Championship for Girls
- Location
- Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Swimming Stadium, New Delhi
- Dates
- December 12-17, 2025
- Coach
- Ayush Yadav