Kathmandu, July 23
Nasir Yahya Hussain has set a new national record in the World Aquatic Championship 2023 held in Fukuoka, Japan.
Ashok Bajracharya, president of the Nepal Swimming Association, said Nasir set a new record in 400 metres freestyle with a time of 4 minutes 8.23 seconds.
He has improved his previous record of 4 minutes 12.17 seconds.
Earlier, Hussain set the record in the 11th NSA Cup held in June.
Hussain will compete in the men’s 200m freestyle and Gaurika Singh in the 100m backstroke on Monday.
