Archive · 24 Jul 2026
India Shines in CWG 2026 Swimming Events
India had a great start at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow.
Srihari Nataraj, an Olympian, made it to the semifinals of the men's 50m backstroke with a time of 25.52 seconds.
In the para swimming events, Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam both qualified for the final of the men's 100m freestyle S13.
Budigina finished third in his heat with a time of 57.10 seconds, while Imam recorded 1:05.32.
India is hopeful for its first swimming medal at these games.
Srihari Nataraj qualified for the men's 50m backstroke semifinals with a time of 25.52 seconds.
Karthik Budigina and Ali Imam advanced to the men's 100m freestyle S13 final.
Budigina finished third in his heat with a time of 57.10 seconds.
Imam recorded a time of 1:05.32 to qualify for the final.
India aims to secure its first swimming medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
- Who
- Srihari Nataraj, Karthik Budigina, Ali Imam
- What
- Qualification for swimming semifinals and finals
- When
- July 24, 2026
- Where
- Glasgow, Commonwealth Games 2026
- Why
- To compete for medals in swimming events
Optimistic View
Cautious View
Medal Prospects
Optimistic View
India has strong medal prospects with Nataraj, Budigina, and Imam advancing to finals.
Cautious View
Qualifying for semifinals and finals does not guarantee medal wins.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games 2026
- Location
- Glasgow
- Srihari Nataraj's Time
- 25.52 seconds
- Karthik Budigina's Time
- 57.10 seconds
- Ali Imam's Time
- 1:05.32
- Semifinals Schedule
- 12:30 AM IST, Saturday
