Mannatha Mishra – Rising Star of Indian Swimming

The Next Big Thing in Odisha Sports

In the world of Indian swimming, a new name is turning heads: Mannatha Mishra from  Bhubaneswar.  

Making History at 17

In 2024, She becomes  Odisha’s youngest-ever Senior National swimming medallist. with  1 gold and 1 silver at the 77th Senior National Aquatics Championship.Before that, she became the first  swimmer from Odisha to win a Junior National Group-I gold medal.Her Events

Mannatha competes in a wide range of swimming disciplines, specializing in:

• 50m Breaststroke

• 100m Breaststroke

• 200m Breaststroke

• 50m Butterfly

• 200m Individual Medley

Where She Trains

She trains at the prestigious Odisha-JSW Swimming High Performance Centre in Bhubaneswar — a world-class facility shaping the next generation of champions.

Her Coach

Mannatha is coached by Sandeep Sejwal. former Olympian, Arjuna Awardee, and Head Coach of Odisha. .

Representing with Pride

Over the years, Mannatha has proudly represented:

• Keonjhar District

• Bhubaneswar-Khordha District Aquatic Association

• Odisha U-15 Women’s Team

• India U-20 Women’s Team

Career Highlights

National Achievements

• 1 Gold, 1 Silver – 77th Senior National Aquatics Championship 2024

• 9 Gold Medals – 64th Odisha State Swimming Championship (Girls Group-I & Women Open)

• Best Swimmer – Girls Group-I

• 4 Gold, 2 Silver – 63rd Odisha State Championship

• 5 Gold – 62nd Odisha State Championship

• 9 Gold, 1 Silver – Representing Keonjhar in Senior Women and Girls Group-II

• 5 Gold – 60th Odisha State Championship

• 5 Gold, 1 Silver – 59th Odisha State Championship

• 5 Gold – 58th Odisha State Championship

• 1 Gold, 1 Bronze – Group-I, 100m & 200m Breaststroke

• 2 Gold, 1 Silver – U-18 Girls, 2nd Odisha National Ranking Championship 2023

• Bronze Medal – Women’s 4x100m Medley Relay in 37th National Games 2023

International Achievements

• Silver Medal – 1st BIMSTEC Aquatics Championships (Women’s 200m Breaststroke)

• 1 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze – KZN Premier Provincial Championships, South Africa 2024

School-Level Success

• 2 Silver Medals – CBSE National Swimming Championship 2019 . U-19 100 and 50m Breaststroke

Her Roots

• Date of Birth: 1 January 2007

• Hometown: Bhubaneswar

• Father: Manoj Mishra

• Mother: Soma Mishra

• School: SAi International School

A Future Full of Promise

Mannatha Mishra is not just a swimmer — she’s a symbol of what Odisha can achieve in the world of sports. Her journey is inspiring a generation, proving that with dedication and the right support, the path from a local pool to the international stage is very much possible.

This is only the beginning. The future of Indian swimming has a new name — Mannatha Mishra.

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