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Rishabh Das finishes sixth in 100m backstroke at Asian Games 2026, Aichi-Nagoya
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🗓 21 Sep 2026, 07:46 AM
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Indian swimmer Rishabh Das placed sixth in the men’s 100m backstroke final at the Asian Games 2026 in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
Rishabh Das represented India in the men’s 100m backstroke final at the Asian Games 2026, which were staged in the twin cities of Aichi and Nagoya, Japan. The event gathered the continent’s top backstroke specialists, all vying for a podium finish.
In the final race, Das finished in sixth place, recording a competitive time that kept him within striking distance of the medal positions. While he did not secure a medal, his placement reflects steady progress for Indian swimmers on the Asian stage.
Das’s performance adds to India’s overall swimming tally at the Games and underscores the continued development of the sport domestically. The result will likely be used by coaches and the national federation to fine‑tune preparations for upcoming international meets.
In the final race, Das finished in sixth place, recording a competitive time that kept him within striking distance of the medal positions. While he did not secure a medal, his placement reflects steady progress for Indian swimmers on the Asian stage.
Das’s performance adds to India’s overall swimming tally at the Games and underscores the continued development of the sport domestically. The result will likely be used by coaches and the national federation to fine‑tune preparations for upcoming international meets.