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The Hindu
20-07-2025
- Sport
- The Hindu
Swimming: Srihari sets another record, qualifies for two semis
Ace swimmer Srihari Nataraj clocked 49.46 to break Veerdhawal Khade's 17-year-old best Indian time for 100m freestyle and qualify for the semifinals at the World University Games in Berlin on Sunday (July 20, 2025). Srihari reduced Khade's record, set in the Commonwealth Youth Games at Pune, by 0.01 second in the heats. The 24-year-old also made it to the 50m backstroke semifinals with a time of 25.59 in the heats. The best Indian time (25.11) in this event also belongs to Srihari, who achieved it at the Uzbekistan Open championships in 2021.
News18
20-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
India Opens Medal Tally At World University Games With Badminton Bronze
Last Updated: India won its first medal at the World University Games with a bronze in badminton mixed team. Swimmer Srihari Nataraj broke records in the 100m freestyle. India secured its first medal at the World University Games (WUG) as the badminton mixed team claimed a bronze despite a semifinal defeat to Chinese Taipei. Meanwhile, swimmer Srihari Nataraj continued his impressive run, breaking national bests in the pool on Sunday. The Indian mixed team—comprising Sathish Kumar Karunakaran, Devika Sihag, Saneeth Dayanand, Tasnim Mir, Varshini Viswanath Sri, and Vaishnavi Khadkekar—fell 1–3 to Chinese Taipei in the semifinal round. Under tournament rules, both losing semifinalists—India and Korea—are awarded bronze medals. Chinese Taipei will now face China, who defeated Korea in the other semifinal, in the gold medal match. Devika Sihag was the lone winner for India, defeating Huang Ching Ping 15–10, 15–10 in the women's singles match. In the men's singles opener, Karunakaran lost a close contest to Su Li Yang, going down 13–15, 15–13, 10–15. Following Devika's win, the men's doubles pair of Dayanand and Karunakaran were defeated 8–15, 13–15 by Chen Zhi Ray and Lin Yu Chieh. In the final match of the tie, the women's doubles duo of Tasnim Mir and Varshini Viswanath lost 3–15, 8–15 to Hsu Yin-Hui and Yang Chu Yun, sealing the win for Chinese Taipei. In swimming, Srihari Nataraj bettered the Best Indian Time in the men's 100m freestyle, clocking 49.46 seconds in the heats to qualify for the semifinals. He narrowly surpassed the previous mark of 49.47 seconds, set by Virdhawal Khade during the 2008 Guangzhou Asian Games. Nataraj finished 12th overall and won Heat 6 to secure his semifinal berth. Just two days earlier, the 24-year-old had twice improved his own Best Indian Time in the 200m freestyle event. Compatriot Jashua Thomas Durai finished 47th overall in the 100m freestyle heats with a time of 51.45 seconds, failing to advance. Nataraj also progressed to the 50m backstroke semifinals, winning Heat 4 with a time of 25.59 seconds and placing 10th overall. However, Dhyaan Mahesh Kumar placed 35th in the heats and missed out on a semifinal spot. In the women's 100m butterfly, both Nina Venkatesh (1:04.49) and Nilabjaa Ghosh (1:05.52) failed to qualify, finishing 28th and 31st overall respectively. Similarly, Divyanka Dibya Pradhan and Anushka Sayaji Patil finished 29th and 34th in the women's 200m breaststroke, exiting the competition. India did not start (DNS) in the women's 4x200m freestyle relay heats. Early Exits in Fencing In fencing, the Indian women's Epee team—Mitva Jesangbhai Chaudhari, Tanuja, and Yashkeerat Kaur—lost 21–45 to Germany in the pre-quarterfinals. The men's Sabre team, featuring Aditya Atul, Abhay Krishna Shinde, and Dhruv Walia, also exited in the pre-quarters, suffering an 11–45 defeat to Korea. Mixed Results in Tennis India's mixed doubles duo, Vaishnavi Adkar and Atharva Sharma, advanced to the round of 16 with a 6–1, 6–4 win over Spain's Reina Castilo and Gonzalez Torres. However, in women's singles, Anjali Rathi was eliminated in the round of 32 after a 1–6, 4–6 loss to China's Li Zongyu. Table Tennis and Taekwondo Highlights In table tennis, Suhana Saini, Pritha Vartikar, and Sayali Wani all won their respective women's singles group stage matches. In the men's category, Harkunwar Singh also emerged victorious in his group match. In taekwondo, Deepanshu advanced to the men's 58kg pre-quarterfinals after defeating Denmark's Ricki Gene Farnes. News18 Sports brings you the latest updates, live commentary, and highlights from cricket, football, tennis, badmintion, wwe and more. Catch breaking news, live scores, and in-depth coverage. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
India Today
20-07-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Swimmer Srihari Nataraj breaks national record in World University Games
Swimmer Srihari Nataraj continued his record-breaking spree on Sunday as he bettered the 'Best Indian Time' in men's 100m freestyle, clocking 49.46 seconds to qualify for the semifinals at the World University Games erased Guangzhou Asian Games bronze medallist Virdhawal Khade's long-standing mark of 49.47 seconds set way back in 2008 from record won heat number 6 race and made it to the semifinals at 12th position On Friday, Nataraj had twice bettered his own 'Best Indian Time' in the 200m freestyle swimming, national record timings are those achieved only at the National Aquatics Championships. Timings clocked in other meets are considered "Best Indian Time" or "Best Indian Performance".World University GamesThe World University Games, also known as the Universiade, is one of the largest international multi-sport events, second only to the Olympics in terms of athlete participation. Organized by the International University Sports Federation (FISU), the Games bring together university athletes from around the world, promoting not just athletic excellence but also education, culture, and global every two years, the Universiade features two editions: the Summer Universiade and the Winter Universiade. The Summer edition includes sports such as athletics, swimming, basketball, and gymnastics, while the Winter edition hosts sports like skiing, figure skating, and ice hockey. These events provide a platform for student-athletes to compete at a high level while balancing academic Games have a rich history dating back to 1959, when the first official Universiade was held in Turin, Italy. Since then, the competition has grown significantly, attracting thousands of participants from over 150 countries. It serves as a stepping stone for many young athletes who later go on to represent their nations at the Olympics or in professional from competition, the World University Games emphasize cultural exchange and educational development. Athletes stay in a village-style setup, fostering friendships across borders and promoting the values of sportsmanship and mutual respect. Each host city also incorporates cultural showcases and academic forums, reflecting the core mission of uniting sport and has been an active participant in the Universiade, with recent years witnessing an increase in medal wins and representation across various disciplines. The Games have also pushed Indian universities to improve their sports infrastructure and support systems for essence, the World University Games celebrate the synergy of youth, education, and sport on a global stage, shaping future champions and global citizens.- Ends
News18
20-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
WUG: Srihari Nataraj Shatters 16-Year-Old Record! Clocks 'Best Indian Time'
Last Updated: Srihari Nataraj set a new Best Indian Time in the men's 100m freestyle at the World University Games, clocking 49.46 seconds, breaking Virdhawal Khade's 2008 record. Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj continued his impressive run of form on Sunday, setting a new Best Indian Time in the men's 100m freestyle at the World University Games. Nataraj clocked 49.46 seconds, breaking a 16-year-old national benchmark and securing a spot in the event's semifinals. With his blistering swim, Nataraj erased the previous Best Indian Time of 49.47 seconds set by Virdhawal Khade during the 2008 Guangzhou Asian Games, where Khade went on to win a bronze medal. Nataraj's new mark now stands as the fastest 100m freestyle time ever recorded by an Indian swimmer outside of the National Aquatics Championships. Competing in heat 6, Nataraj clinched victory and qualified for the semifinals with the 12th fastest time overall—a strong performance in a highly competitive international field. Double Record Earlier in the Week This latest feat comes just two days after Nataraj twice improved upon his own Best Indian Time in the 200m freestyle, underlining his consistency and dominance across multiple events at the meet. In Indian swimming, only times recorded at the National Aquatics Championships are recognized as official national records. Performances achieved at international or other domestic meets, like the World University Games, are classified as Best Indian Time or Best Indian Performance—a distinction that doesn't diminish the significance of Nataraj's latest achievement. (with inputs from PTI) view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
20-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Swimmer Srihari Nataraj Betters 'Best Indian Time' In 100m Freestyle At World University Games
Swimmer Srihari Nataraj continued his record-breaking spree on Sunday as he bettered the 'Best Indian Time' in men's 100m freestyle, clocking 49.46 seconds to qualify for the semifinals at the World University Games in Berlin. Nataraj erased Guangzhou Asian Games bronze medallist Virdhawal Khade's long-standing mark of 49.47 seconds set way back in 2008 from record books. He won heat number 6 race and made it to the semifinals at 12th position overall. On Friday, Nataraj had twice bettered his own 'Best Indian Time' in the 200m freestyle event. In swimming, national record timings are those achieved only at the National Aquatics Championships. Timings clocked in other meets are considered "Best Indian Time" or "Best Indian Performance". (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
