Teenage swimming sensation Dhinidhi Desinghu wants to change the mindset around Indian swimming and help bridge the 30 to 40-year gap with the world’s leading nations. She believes the difference between India and the rest of the world lies more in preparation, technique and belief than in genetic ability.

The 16-year-old, who returned from the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar with two bronze medals (one each in the 100m and 200m event), said competing alongside world-class swimmers had given her a close understanding of the technical details and race strategies that Indian swimmers need to master.