Archive · 20 Jul 2025
India Wins Badminton Bronze, Nataraj Breaks Swim Record at WUG
Indian athletes are competing in the World University Games.
The badminton mixed team won a bronze medal, even though they lost their match against Chinese Taipei.
One swimmer, Srihari Nataraj, did really well and swam the fastest 100m freestyle by an Indian ever.
Other Indian athletes participated in swimming, fencing, tennis, table tennis, and taekwondo.
Some won their matches, while others did not advance.
India secured a bronze medal in the World University Games mixed team badminton event.
The Indian team lost to Chinese Taipei in the semifinals.
Devika Sihag won her women's singles match against Chinese Taipei.
Srihari Nataraj broke the 'Best Indian Time' in men's 100m freestyle.
India's fencing and tennis teams also competed.
- Who
- Indian athletes
- What
- India won a bronze medal in the World University Games mixed team badminton and Srihari Nataraj broke a record in swimming.
- When
- Sunday (as reported)
- Where
- Berlin, World University Games
- Why
- To compete in the World University Games
Chinese Taipei
India
Badminton Match Results
Chinese Taipei
Chinese Taipei defeated India
India
India won a bronze medal
- Badminton Result
- Bronze Medal
- Opponent
- Chinese Taipei (semifinals)
- Swimming Record
- Srihari Nataraj broke the Best Indian Time in 100m freestyle
- Nataraj's Time
- 49.46 seconds
- Nataraj's Heat Position
- 12th overall
- Fencing Result
- Women's Epee team lost in pre-quarterfinals.
- Tennis Result
- Mixed doubles team won round of 32.