Indian Swimmers Fail to Reach Semifinals at World Championships

Indian swimmers continued to struggle at the World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, with none advancing past the heats for three consecutive days. Veteran swimmer Sajan Prakash failed to qualify for the semifinals in both the men's 200m freestyle and 200m butterfly events, finishing 43rd and 24th respectively. Aryan Nehra and SP Likhith also fell short, with Nehra placing 23rd in the 800m freestyle and 37th in the 400m freestyle, while Likhith ranked 40th in the 100m breaststroke and 50th in the 50m backstroke. Meanwhile, 12-year-old Chinese swimmer Yu Zidi narrowly missed a medal in the women's 200m individual medley, finishing fourth by just 0.06 seconds and setting a new record for a swimmer her age. Yu's remarkable performance has drawn praise for her potential, despite being too young to officially hold junior world records. Overall, the championships highlighted both the challenges faced by Indian swimmers and the emergence of young international talents.