Did Srihari Nataraj Shine Again with a Bronze in 100m Freestyle?
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Synopsis
Srihari Nataraj continues to showcase his prowess at the Asian Aquatics Championships, winning a bronze in the 100m Freestyle, while Rohit Benedicton earns silver in the 50m Butterfly. With five medals in total, India is making a strong impression at this prestigious event. Discover the highlights of Day Three at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex!
Key Takeaways
- Srihari Nataraj secures a bronze in the 100m Freestyle.
- India's total medal count reaches nine.
- Rohit Benedicton wins silver in the 50m Butterfly.
- Strong support from coaches and fans boosts performances.
- Indian swimmers are making their mark at the Asian Aquatics Championships.
Ahmedabad, Sep 30 (NationPress) Srihari Nataraj has once again proven his mettle for India by securing a bronze medal in the Men’s 100m Freestyle, elevating his total medal count to five. Meanwhile, Rohit Benedicton achieved a silver medal in the Men’s 50m Butterfly, contributing to India’s total of nine medals on Day Three of the 11th Asian Aquatics Championships held at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on Tuesday.
Srihari has accumulated three medals in individual events and two in relays, continuing to spearhead India's performance in this prestigious event.
Competing in lane five during the Men's 100m Freestyle, Srihari executed a well-paced race. He turned third at the 50m mark, with Haoyu Wang from China (49.19) and Ali Tamer Hassan from Qatar (49.46) ahead, while Akash Mani (50.45) closely trailed in fourth. In the second lap, Srihari maintained his composure and rhythm, holding off competitors to clinch the bronze in 49.96 seconds.
“This season has been fruitful for me, and my training has been on point. I was quick during the heats, and given my preparations, I expected to swim faster. However, my competitors also delivered outstanding performances, and I am just grateful to have reached the podium,” Srihari remarked post-race.
“It’s an incredible feeling to walk out, finish the race, and participate in the victory ceremony. The crowd’s energy is electric. Our team is large, with numerous coaches and parents supporting us, and the past three days have been phenomenal. Typically, swimming is a quiet sport, but during the last 50m of yesterday’s relay, I could hear the crowd cheering us on, which was exhilarating,” he added.
In the Men’s 50m Butterfly, Rohit B Benedicton made a strong start and secured a silver medal with a time of 23.89, narrowly missing out to Adilbek Mussin of Kazakhstan, who finished first with 23.74.
Additionally, in the Women’s 100m Freestyle, Indian swimmers Dhinidhi Desinghu and Shashidhara Rujula reached the finals but were unable to place in the top half, finishing sixth and eighth, respectively.
Results:
Swimming
Men
400m Freestyle
Haibo Xu (China) 3:49.29
Huy Hoang Nguyen (Vietnam) 3:51.63
Hoe Yean Khiew (Malaysia) 3:52.63
100m Freestyle: Haoyu Wang (China) 49.19;
Ali Tamer Hassan (Qatar) 49.46
Srihari Nataraj (India) 49.96
200m Individual Medley
Yichen XIE (China) 1:59.97
Hsin Hao WANG (Chinese Taipei) 2:01.05
Hung Nguyen TRAN (Vietnam) 2:02.71
100m Breaststroke
Haiyang QIN (China) 59.07
Thanh Bao PHAM (Vietnam) 1:01.08
Yik Ki TSUI (Hong Kong) 1:01.89
50m Butterfly
Adilbek MUSSIN (Kazakhstan) 23.74
Rohit B Benedicton (India) 23.89
Maxim SKAZOBTSOV (Kazakhstan) 23.90
Women
800m Freestyle
Haruno TANIMOTO (Japan) 8:47.48
Thi My Tien VO (Vietnam) 8:54.43
Jialian Candice GAO (Hong Kong) 9:02.82
100m Freestyle
Mingyu Luo (China) 55.63
Sum Yiu Li (Hong Kong) 55.92
Thuy Hien Nguyen (Vietnam) 56.01
200m Individual Medley
Mana Ishikawa (Japan) 2:12.00
Yanjun Zhou (China) 2:15.30
Thi My Tien Vo (Vietnam) 2:15.96
100m Breaststroke
Wui Kiu MAN (Hong Kong) 1:09.12
Yijing WANG (China) 1:09.79
Koharu NAKAZAWA (Japan) 1:10.14
50m Butterfly
Zhenqi GONG (China) 26.62
Sofiya ABUBAKIROVA (Kazakhstan) 26.80
Sofia SPODARENKO (Kazakhstan) 26.94
Diving
Men
3m Springboard
Xiaohu Tai (China) 455.25
Hengnuo Lin (China) 432.45
Vyacheslav Kachanov (Uzbekistan) 368.85
Women
Platform
Zihan Liu (China) 370.25
Xiahan Wu (China) 298.75
Nur Muhammed Abrar Raj (Malaysia) 240.10.
Point of View
The achievements of Srihari Nataraj and Rohit Benedicton at the Asian Aquatics Championships reflect India's growing prowess in competitive swimming. These performances not only elevate national pride but also set a benchmark for future athletes. It's crucial that we continue to support and invest in our sporting talents to maintain this upward trajectory.
NationPress
30/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many medals has Srihari Nataraj won?
Srihari Nataraj has won a total of five medals in the ongoing championships.
What medal did Rohit Benedicton win?
Rohit Benedicton won a silver medal in the Men’s 50m Butterfly.
Where are the Asian Aquatics Championships being held?
The championships are being held at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex in Ahmedabad.
What was Srihari's time in the 100m Freestyle?
Srihari Nataraj finished the 100m Freestyle in 49.96 seconds.
How did other Indian swimmers perform?
In the Women’s 100m Freestyle, Dhinidhi Desinghu and Shashidhara Rujula reached the finals but finished sixth and eighth, respectively.
