GUWAHATI: Assam swimmer Jahnabi Kashyap delivered an outstanding performance on the opening day of the Senior National Short Course Swimming Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, winning two gold medals and setting two national records on October 25.

Kashyap clinched gold in the women’s 200-metre freestyle event with a timing of 2 minutes 3.12 seconds. She followed it up with another gold medal in the women’s 100-metre butterfly, clocking 1 minute 2.15 seconds.

Her performances in both events set new national records, marking a major achievement for Assam swimming at the national level. Kashyap’s double gold-winning performance has brought pride to Assam and highlighted the state’s growing presence in Indian swimming.