Summary
Other Indian swimmers tried but didn’t reach the final this time.
India hopes to win a swimming medal soon.
Key Points
4 points1
Srihari’s time was 25.37 seconds.
2
He is in the men’s 50 meter backstroke final.
3
Other swimmers like Akash and Heer did not qualify.
4
India has not had a swimming medal in 12 years.
New Words to Learn
7 wordsbackstroke
a swimming style where you lie on your back and pull the water.
final
the last race where medals are decided.
qualify
to earn a place in the next round.
reserve
a backup swimmer who can race if needed.
heats
the early races that decide who goes to the final.
relay
a race where a team of swimmers each swim part of the distance.
medal
a prize for finishing in the top three.
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