2022 Commonwealth Games: Day 1 Finals Live Recap
Ariarne Titmus will be eyeing her first Commonwealth title in the women’s 200 freestyle on Friday after settling for silver four years ago.
Nick Mahabir Breaks Singapore Record with 1:00.37 100 Breast at US Nationals
16-year-old Nick Mahabir knocked a second off his own Singapore record from prelims, marking the 3rd time this year that the national record has been broken.
2022 Commonwealth Games, Day 1 Prelims Preview: Titmus Highlights Opening Session
Ten events are on tap for the first swimming session of the 2022 Commonwealth Games on Friday, including Ariarne Titmus in the women’s 200 free heats.
Nick Mahabir Sets Singapore NAG in 200 Breast in 2:12.07
Nick Mahabir won the “C” Final of the 200 breast at U.S. Nationals, setting a new Singapore National Age Group Record for Boys U17.
IOC Threatens to Suspend Indian Olympic Association for Overdue Election
A suspension involves cutting off IOC funding, banning officials from attending Olympic meetings, and preventing athletes from competing under their flag.
India’s Newest Record Holder Fernandes Says India Needs More Grassroots Support
The week after setting 5 National Records at the India Junior Championships, Apeksha Fernandes spoke with SwimSwam about how India can continue developing its swimmers.
19th Asian Games New Dates Announced, Will Remain In Hangzhou
New dates have been announced for the 2022 Asian Games, the elite international multi-sport competitive event that was postponed earlier this year.
India’s Apeksha Fernandes Breaks 5 National Records in 5 Events at Junior Nats
17-year old Apeksha Fernandes went 5-for-5 in senior National Records at the India Junior National Championships that concluded on Wednesday.
Apeksha Fernandes Swims Indian National Record in Women’s 100 Breast with 1:12.83
Fernandes broke the previous record of 1:14.42 set in 2020 by Chahat Aurora. She came into the meet with a personal best time of a 1:14.54.
Japan’s Ryosuke Irie Is Committed To Paris 2024
32-year-old Ryosuke Irie of Japan has eyes on Paris 2024, remaining his nation’s most dominant backstroke of the past decade.
FINA Announces Dates For 2024 World Championships In Doha
The competition will run from February 2-18, 2024 in the Qatari capital, ending some 159 days before the opening of the Paris Olympic Games.
Iranian National Team Swimmer Banned 3 Years for Anabolic Steroid
Iranian National Team swimmer Kia Afzali has been suspended for three years for the use of Oxandrolone, an anabolic steroid.
Japan’s Former PM Shinzo Abe Remembered For Olympic Games Commitment
Japan’s former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, a key Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games proponent, was assassinated on Friday, July 8th.
Kayla Sanchez’s Best Times Are Faster Than 18 Filipino National Records
Sanchez has been released from Swimming Canada and will soon compete for the Philipines where her fastest times stand to break 18 individual national records.
Kayla Sanchez To Represent Philippines Following Release From Swimming Canada
A two-time Canadian Olympic medalist, Sanchez was born in Singapore to Filipino parents and feels a strong connection to her family heritage.
