Talasha first Goan in CWG team
HERALD SPORTS REPORTER
PANJIM, AUG 28
Goa’s swimming sensation, Talasha S Prabhu created history as she became the first State sportsperson to clinch a place in India swimming team for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi.
Talasha bagged yet another gold, her second, in her pet event, 100m freestyle (0:59.23) on the concluding day at 64th Senior National Aquatic Meet in Jaipur on Saturday. Winner of silver medal in 2008 and bronze in 2009, she stayed ahead of Maharashtra’s Jyotsana Pansare and Karnataka’s T Sneha in a close finish.
Talasha, who is Dempo Brand Ambassador, proved her mettle in the championship winning a medal in each event she participated. Her tally stands at two gold, two silver and a bronze.
The talented swimmer was in the race for the individual title, but with Richa setting a new record, Talasha was pushed to the second spot.
The Swimming Federation of India (SFI) has finalised a list of 13 boys and 7 girls for the National aquatic team.
The final preparatory camp is due to start at Shyama Prasad Mukherjee pool on September 1.
Talasha first Goan in CWG team
PANJIM, AUG 28 Goa's swimming sensation, Talasha S Prabhu created history as she became the first State sportsperson to clinch a place in India swimming team for the forthcoming Commonwealth Games to be held in New Delhi.
