Slambook: Idhant S Chaturvedi
Idhant S Chaturvedi of Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre fills out the SwimmingDrive Slambook — on his 27.93 in the 50m backstroke at the 2026 Senior State Karnataka, Ryan Murphy as his inspiration, biryani after every session, and why swimming looks far easier than it actually is.
Slambook: Akash Mani
Akash Mani of Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre fills out the SwimmingDrive Slambook — on his 56.15 in the 100m backstroke at the 2024 Senior Nationals, Michael Phelps as his inspiration, biryani after every session, and why swimming is passion, not work.
The Blue Wave: Why Bengaluru is the Undisputed Swimming Mecca of India
The road to the top of Indian swimming passes through Bengaluru. Here is how the Garden City became the undisputed capital of Indian aquatics — through geography, institutional design, corporate gravity, and four decades of unbroken excellence.
Slambook: Nithik Nathella
National Games Record-holder Nithik Nathella of Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre fills out the SwimmingDrive Slambook — on his 2:03.35 backstroke record, 100x100s at training, Sajan Prakash and Niranjan Mukund as inspirations, and why silence is the only pump-up playlist he needs.
Slambook: Vihitha Nayana
Senior Nationals 2025 winner and record-breaker Vihitha Nayana of Basavanagudi Aquatic Centre fills out the SwimmingDrive Slambook — on unexpected gold medals, a jacket auctioned on WhatsApp at the Asian Champs camp, and what the government really owes Indian swimmers.