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How can I qualify for Olympic swimming in India?

How can I qualify for Olympic swimming in India?

Which Indian swimmers can qualify for Tokyo Olympics?

  1. Srihari Natraj (100m Backstroke – 54.07)
  2. Kushagra Rawat (400m Freestyle – 3:52.75, 800m Freestyle – 8:07.99, 1500m Freestyle – 15:25.22)
  3. Sajan Prakash (200m Butterfly – 1:58.45)
  4. Advait Page (800m Freestyle – 8:00.76)
  5. Aryan Makhija (800m Freestyle – 8:07.80)

How do you qualify for Olympics swimming?

The qualifying time standards must be obtained in World Championships, Continental Championships, Continental Qualification Events, National Championships and Trials, or International Competitions approved by FINA in the period between 1 March 2019 to 27 June 2021.

Why are there no Indian swimmers in the Olympics?

And, according to Nisha, they get fewer job opportunities through swimming than boys. These reasons probably explain why no Indian female swimmer since 2004 has made even the ‘B’ time; they have only gone to the Olympics via the universality quota.

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Is there any Indian swimmer in Olympics?

TOKYO, July 25 (Reuters) – Indian swimmers Maana Patel and Srihari Nataraj made their debut at the Tokyo Games in the 100m backstroke heats on Sunday, a feat for their home country, with both happy to participate even though they didn’t progress to the semifinals.

Is there any swimmer from India?

Malayalee swimmer Sajan Prakash will compete in 200m butterfly and Srihari Nataraj and Maana Patel will compete in the 100m Backstroke. Sajan and Srihari also managed the incredible feat of achieving ‘Olympic’ A Cut during the qualifiers, raising the odds for a maiden Olympic medal in swimming.

Who is the youngest swimmer in the Olympics?

Katie Grimes
Katie Grimes, 15 – U.S. – Swimming Grimes is the youngest U.S. Olympic swimmer since Amanda Beard who made the Atlanta 1996 team at age 14.

Who is Indias fastest swimmer?

Virdhawal Vikram Khade
‘Virdhawal Vikram Khade’ (born 29 August 1991) (Marathi: विरधवल खाडे) is an Indian swimmer. He competed in the men’s 50, 100, and 200 meters Freestyle swimming events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, setting an Indian national record in 100 meters Freestyle.

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How many Indian swimmers are in the Olympics?

Courtesy of their success on the road to the Olympics, there are high expectations from the swimmers going into Tokyo Olympics 2020. A total of three swimmers – Sajan Prakash, Srihari Nataraj and Maana Patel have qualified for the quadrennial event.