Indian Athletes Shine at World University Games

In a remarkable display of athletic prowess, Indian competitors made significant strides at the World University Games in Germany. Swimmer Srihari Nataraj, a two-time Olympian, secured a spot in the 200m freestyle semifinals by clocking an impressive 1:48.22 seconds, surpassing his previous best.

The women's table tennis team demonstrated resilience, overcoming the Netherlands 3-1 in Group 5 after an initial setback to Romania. Meanwhile, the men's team narrowly triumphed over Colombia, initiating a promising journey as they prepare to face China in the next round.

In badminton, India's mixed team fought valiantly before a narrow 2-3 defeat against Hong Kong. Success was also evident in tennis, where Anjali Rathi and Vaishnavi Adkar advanced in singles, with Kabir Hans and Maan Kesharwani excelling in men's doubles.

(With inputs from agencies.)