Dhaka, March 10 -- The four-day Max Group 29th National Swimming, Diving and Water Polo Championship began on Sunday at the Syed Nazrul Islam National Swimming Complex in Mirpur where five new national records were created.

Bangladesh Navy dominated the pool securing six gold, five silver and three bronze medals, Bangladesh Army were in distance 2nd with two gold, two silver and five bronze medals while Bogura Swimming Centre bagged a silver medal in the eight events decided on the opening day (Sunday).

Junaina Ahmed of Bangladesh Navy made the day's first record in the women's 200-meter freestyle with a timing of 02:19.89 minutes, to better the previous marks of 02:25.56 minutes.

Jewel Ahmed of Bangladesh Army set a new national mark ...