Mangaluru boy sets world record with 26 underwater flips in 37 seconds at Emmekere swimming pool
Mangaluru: In a remarkable achievement, 13-year-old Hadrian Vegas from Mangaluru set a new world record by performing 26 underwater somersaults in just 37 seconds at the Emmekere International Swimming Pool. The record was officially recorded by Dr. Krishnamurti, State Director of Nobel World Records.
Hadrian, a Class 8 student of Carmel CBSE School, achieved this feat under the guidance of his coach, Aromal A.S., who expressed pride in Hadrian’s accomplishment. "Usually, flips are done while holding the edge of the pool, but Hadrian managed to perform 26 flips consecutively in the middle of the pool, which is a remarkable achievement," said Aromal.
Hadrian's potential was first noticed during a summer vacation, leading to special training sessions at Prestige International School’s pool, which later continued at Emmekere. His father, Anil Vegas, a civil contractor, credited his son's success to the keen observation and training provided by Aromal.
The event was attended by notable figures, including Arun Prabha, GM of Mangaluru Smart City Limited, Praveen D'Souza from the Sports Department, and representatives from Prestige International School and Carmel CBSE School.
Hadrian has now set his sights on achieving a Guinness World Record in the future.
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Injured Phil Salt returns home for scans
New Delhi (PTI): Royal Challengers Bengaluru opener Phil Salt has returned to England for scans on a finger injury sustained last month.
The injury has kept Salt out of RCB's last three matches, with compatriot Jacob Bethell stepping in at the top of the order.
The 29-year-old is reported to have "damaged a finger on his left hand" while diving to save a boundary at deep backward square leg during RCB's defeat to Delhi Capitals at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on April 18.
"Salt, who is centrally contracted by the ECB, has since returned home at the request of England's management and has undergone scans on his finger," ESPNCricinfo reported.
According to the report, both RCB and Salt are hopeful of a speedy recovery and the opener can return to India later this month.
Salt had enjoyed a strong start to the season, amassing 202 runs in six innings at an impressive strike rate of 168.33.
RCB are currently second on the points table behind Punjab Kings. They take on Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) on Thursday next.
