Bhubaneswar swimmers emerge overall State champions

Bhubaneswar emerged overall champions with 335 points in the 55th State Swimming Championship, which concluded here at OCA Club Swimming Complex, Barabati Stadium today. Sambalpur finished runners-up with 193 points.

Sayantan Sattwik of East Coast Railway was the most successful among senior men, winning five titles _ 50m freestyle, 50m backstroke, 100m freestyle, 100m backstroke, 200m individual medley relay. Bhubaneswar`s Rounde Tudu bagged a double in senior women`s category, winning titles in the 50m and 100m freestyle events. State Sports Department Secretary Saswat Mishra handed over the trophies in the presence of host Odisha Olympic Association secretary Asirbad Behera.

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