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The two-member contingent is all set to represent India in swimming at Paris Olympics 2024. With no swimmers achieving the Olympic Qualification Time (OQT) or the Olympic Consideration Time (OCT), the Swimming Federation of India (SFI) secured two Universality Places.
SFI sent the names of the two-highest ranked male and female swimmers, Srihari Nataraj and 14-year-old, Dhinidhi Desinghu, respectively. Nataraj will be competing in the men’s 100m backstroke event, while Desinghu will vie for a medal in the women's 200m freestyle competition.
The Tokyo Olympics saw India enter with three participants and return with no medals. Nataraj finished 27th in Tokyo with a timing of 54.31s in the men’s 100m backstroke event, and will look to come up with an improved performance in the upcoming Games. Interestingly, three years ago another participant, Sajan Prakash had become the first Indian swimmer to gain an automatic qualification for the Olympics.
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Swimming venue for Paris Olympics 2024
Paris La Défense Arena will host the swimming events of the Games. The rugby union club, Racing 92, developed the stadium and their matches have been held here since 2017.
Many music concerts, conventions and seminars have been held at the venue in recent years. The venue boasts of world’s largest interactive giant screen, with its display area equivalent to seven tennis courts. Apart from swimming, polo events will also be held at this arena.
Swimming schedule in Paris Olympics 2024
The Indian swimmers will be in action from July 28 to 30 at the Paris La Défense Arena.
Sunday, July 28
Men's 100m backstroke - Heats: 2.30 pm IST
Women's 200m freestyle - Heats: 2.30 pm IST
Monday, July 29
Men's 100m backstroke semi-finals: 12.52 am IST
Women's 200m freestyle semi-finals: 1.30 am IST
Tuesday, July 30
Men's 100m backstroke final: 12.52 am IST
Women's 200m freestyle final: 1.18 am IST
Indian swimming contingent size for Paris Olympics 2024
Men's: Srihari Nataraj (men's 100m backstroke)
Women's: Dhinidhi Desinghu (women's 200m freestyle)
