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Srihari Nataraj qualifies for the Commonwealth & Asian Games in 50m backstroke

Srihari Nataraj qualifies for the Commonwealth & Asian Games in 50m backstroke

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Srihari Nataraj qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth & Asian Games in the 50m backstroke event with a solid run in the heats of the National Championships in Ahmedabad on Wednesday. He clocked a time of 25.21s to top the heats and comfortably breached the qualification mark of 25.34s for CWG and 25.39s for the Asian Games. He is the second Indian after Sajan Prakash (200m Butterfly) to achieve the Individual qualification mark for both the coming multisport events. He, however, marginally missed out on his personal best of 25.18s from 2021 but will be trying to breach that in the finals later in the day. Meanwhile, the youngster Dhinidhi Desinghu also started her individual campaign, clocking a good time of 2:03.72s to top the women’s 200m freestyle heats. In the finals, she will be aiming to set a new national record, breaking her own record of 2:02.84s. The Asian Games qualification mark in this event is set at 2:00.76s. More to follow… Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text …

‘Nataraj Shiva must be crying on Kailash’: Bharatanatyam exponents react to Ananya Panday’s dance in Chand Mera Dil

‘Nataraj Shiva must be crying on Kailash’: Bharatanatyam exponents react to Ananya Panday’s dance in Chand Mera Dil

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Monday morning saw social media abuzz with Ananya Panday and Lakshya’s new film Chand Mera Dil, but not for the plot or the actors’ performances. Clips of Ananya performing what is a fusion Bharatanatyam choreography in two key sequences drew sharp criticism online, with many alleging that the choreography disrespected the classical dance form. Dr Sonal Mansingh, Ananya Panday Meanwhile, Ananya, director Vivek Soni, producer Karan Johar, choreographer Tejaswi Shetty, and sequence choreographer Ananyaa Kurup did not respond to us till the time of this article going live. HT City asked Bharatanatyam exponents and dancers about whether the criticism over the dance is valid. Dr Sonal Mansingh, Padma Vibhushan “This latest film clip of Ananya’s so-called Bharatanatyam is a timely reminder for movie makers, actors, and musicians: learn to respect our traditions. Don’t dabble in anything you don’t know or learn. I’ve seen Hollywood movies where talented, well-known dancers are used for ballet; they don’t ask actors to jump around. I object to the lack of respect (in Bollywood). I am hurt as a Bharatanatyam …

Water was very cold: Srihari Nataraj flags pool temperature issue at 2025 Khelo India University Games

Water was very cold: Srihari Nataraj flags pool temperature issue at 2025 Khelo India University Games

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“Someone needs to learn how to conduct tournaments!!” India’s double Olympian swimmer Srihari Nataraj made a scathing remark on his social media in between the ongoing 2025 Khelo India University Games in Rajasthan. Nataraj, 24, was left unimpressed by the extremely low pool temperature. Speaking to The Bridge, the swimmer maintained that the cold water made racing “unbearable” and that it was far below accepted competitive standards. “Basically, it was just really cold water, and it was becoming very unbearable to spend time in the water,” he said. Racing shortest distance of 50m, as per Nataraj, in the pool was “okay.” But the longer distances raised problems for the athletes. Nataraj’s social media post was also reshared by other swimmers, including Bhavya Sachdeva, who has bagged six gold medals so far in the competition. The swimmers checked the pool temperature using watches and equipment, and found that the water had dropped to levels completely unsuitable for racing. Srihari Nataraj’s social media post As per the World Aquatics Swimming Pool Certification’s Article 2.7, “The water temperature …

Srihari Nataraj ends campaign with nine titles

Srihari Nataraj ends campaign with nine titles

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World champion archer Aditi Gopichand Swami added another major title to her growing list on Friday, winning the compound women’s individual gold at the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025. Competing for Shivaji University, Aditi defeated Lovely Professional University’s Taniparthi Chikitha 147–143 in the final at the Jagatpura Archery Range, extending her unbeaten streak across Khelo India events. Aditi, who has previously won gold at every Khelo India Youth Games she entered, said the platform has been crucial to her progression. “The Khelo India Games provided me the platform to experience how top level competitions are held and that helped me immensely when I went for international competitions,” she told SAI Media. She added that a strong performance at KIUG was important as she prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, where compound archery will make its debut. At the SMS Swimming Pool, Olympian Srihari Nataraj and teammate Bhavya Sachdeva powered Jain University to a commanding finish in the pool. Jain won 27 gold medals in swimming and sit comfortably atop the overall medal standings …

Khelo India University Games 2025: Srihari Nataraj wins triple gold on opening day

Khelo India University Games 2025: Srihari Nataraj wins triple gold on opening day

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Guru Nanak Dev University cyclist Meenakshi Rohilla grabbed the first gold medals of the 2025 Khelo India University Games in the women’s individual time trial while former champions Jain University took early lead on the medals table on the opening day at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium complex in Jaipur on Tuesday. The fifth edition of KIUG 2025 is being held across seven cities in Rajasthan and will witness 4448 athletes from 222 Universities compete in 23 medal disciplines. There were a total of 25 gold medals on offer on the opening day and Jain University grabbed the early lead on the medals tally by bagging eight of 11 swimming gold medals. They also grabbed two silvers and four bronze to open up a big lead over Lovely Professional University, who bagged two gold medals in shooting and two in weightlifting. Guru Nanak Dev University also bagged three gold medals on the opening day with Mitvaben Chaudhari winning the women’s Eppe gold and Aakhri clinching the women’s Saber gold after Meenakshi had opened their account in …

‘HYROX India will bring in a new wave of fitness addiction,’ says Olympic Swimmer Srihari Nataraj

‘HYROX India will bring in a new wave of fitness addiction,’ says Olympic Swimmer Srihari Nataraj

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Mumbai didn’t just host India’s first HYROX race; it unleashed a fitness phenomenon. The NESCO Center at Goregaon, Mumbai pulsed with a frenzied level of energy today, 1650 athletes converged in an energetic display of athleticism and competitive spirit. From the first SkiErg pull to the final Wall Ball shot, participants pushed their limits throughout the demanding HYROX format – eight 1km runs alternating with eight functional fitness challenges. The sheer scale of the event, combined with the raw energy of the athletes, created an electrifying spectacle that captivated a packed venue. High performance and eye-catching HYROX merchandise from sports brand PUMA, the official apparel and footwear partner, added to the festive atmosphere. “HYROX is a whole new format of fitness. It is fun in its unique way and that is going to bring in a new wave of fitness addiction. It’s great to see HYROX catching on in India, it will create more everyday athletes and help them develop in a much better way. I think any sort of working out is an addiction; …

Srihari Nataraj wins silver at Mare Nostrum swimming tour

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Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj won a silver medal in the 50m backstroke event at the 30th Mare Nostrum swimming tour at the Canet-en-Roussillon, France on Saturday night. The Mare Nostrum Tour, which began on Saturday, is a nine-day competition conducted across three cities – Monaco, Barcelona and Canet. Nataraj clocked 25.50s to finish second on the podium, trailing Hungary’s Adam Jaszo, who touched the pad at 25.46s while Scott Gibson of Great Britain finished third with a timing of 25.64s on Saturday. Nataraj, who competed at the Tokyo Olympics, has a personal best of 25.11s. However, the 50m backstroke is a non-Olympic event. So far, no Indian swimmer could make the cut for the Paris Olympics. In 2021, Sajan Prakash and Nataraj created history by becoming the first two Indian swimmers to achieve the ‘A’ qualification mark for the Tokyo Olympics. Nataraj has been in fine form of late. In February, Nataraj created a national record at the Asian Age Group Swimming Championships. As part of the 4x200m Freestyle Relay Team, also featuring Aneesh Gowda …