Virdhawal Khade Explained

Virdhawal Khade
Fullname:Virdhawal Vikram Khade
Nicknames:"Veer" (Brave)
Strokes:Freestyle, butterfly, medley
Birth Date:1991 8, df=yes
Birth Place:Kolhapur, Maharashtra, India
Weight:187lb
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Virdhawal Vikram Khade (born 29 August 1991) is an Indian swimmer. He competed in the men's 50, 100, and 200 meters Freestyle swimming events at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing,[1] setting an Indian national record in 100 meters Freestyle. He failed to qualify for the semifinals in his events despite winning his qualification heat. Khade won a bronze medal in the 50 meters butterfly event at the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou; it was India's first Asian Games medal in swimming in 24 years. He was conferred with the Arjuna Award in 2011 by the Government of India.

Career

Khade is the national record-holder in the 50m,[2] 100m and 200m Freestyle events and in the 50m Butterfly. Khade is Senior National Champion, 2006 in 50m, 100m, 200m Freestyle and 50m Butterfly. He won six gold medals and broke three Games Records at the South Asian Games, 2006 and won six gold medals and broke five Games Records at the 33rd National Games, Guwahati.

He is the youngest ever Indian swimmer to qualify for an Olympics.[3] [4] Although he did not qualify for the semifinals of the 100m freestyle at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he did finish first in his heat (Heat 3) and set a new personal best of 50.07 seconds,[5] placing him 42nd overall. He came 48th in the 200 m freestyle and 32nd in the 50 m.

Commonwealth Games

At the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Khade participated in the 50m and 100m freestyle, 50m and 100m butterfly, and freestyle relay.[6] He was part of the freestyle relay which made history by reaching finals and finishing at 6th position.[7] [8] He also qualified for the finals in 50m Butterfly event.[9]

At the 2018 Commonwealth Games, Khade participated in the 50m Freestyle and 50m Butterfly events. He made it to semi-finals in the 50m butterfly event.[10] [11]

Asian Games

Khade won a bronze medal in the 50m Butterfly event at the 16th Asian Games, ending a 24-year wait for Indian swimming.[12] [13] Sachin Nag was the first Indian to win a swimming gold medal in 1951 Asian games held in New Delhi.[14] [15] [16]

At the 2018 Asian Games, Khade participated in 50m Butterfly, 50m Freestyle, and Freestyle Relay. Khade finished 4th in the 50m Freestyle event, missing bronze medal by 0.01 seconds.[17] Khade also reached the finals in the Freestyle relay where the Indian team broke national record in morning heats and finished 8th in finals.[18] [19]

South Asian Games

Khade won a gold medal in the 50m Butterfly and silver in the 50m Freestyle event at the 2016 South Asian Games.[20] [21]

He won a silver medal in the 50m Freestyle at the 2019 South Asian Games.[22]

Asian Age-group Championships

Khade won gold medals in 50m Freestyle event and Freestyle relay at Asian Age-group Championships 2015.[23] [24]

In 2019, Khade won a gold medal at the 10th Asian Age Group Championship.[25]

Khade was adjudged best athlete at the 34th National Games, held at Ranchi in the year 2011.[26]

Virdhawal is coached by Nihar Ameen[27] and trains in Bangalore. He is supported by GoSports Foundation, a sports non profit organisation that aims to promote sporting excellence in India.[28]

Statistics

A few of his best timings are:

Awards

In 2011, Khade was awarded with the Arjuna Award in the swimming category.[30] [31]

Personal life

He is married to fellow swimmer Rujuta Khade.[32]

Notes and References

  1. News: India finds hope in swimmer Khade. 30 May 2008. 30 May 2008. reuters.com.
  2. "The boy who would be king", The Hindu, 14 July 2008. Retrieved on 2008-07-15.
  3. News: India find hope in teenage sensation. 6 June 2008. 6 June 2008. abc.net.au.
  4. News: India's hope on teenager. 31 May 2008. 31 May 2008. telegraphindia.com.
  5. http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/INF/SW/C73A1/SWM011903.shtml#SWM011903 100m Freestyle, Heat 3, 2008 Beijing Olympics
  6. [Aquatics at the 2010 Commonwealth Games]
  7. News: Indian's men swimming quartet makes history. 4 October 2010. 4 October 2010. The Hindu.
  8. News: Indian men's 4x100m freestyle relay in final. 4 October 2010. 4 October 2010. India Today.
  9. News: Khade lone Indian swimmer to make a splash. 5 October 2010. 5 October 2010. ndtv.com.
  10. News: Khade enters semi-finals of 50m butterfly. 5 April 2018. 5 April 2018. timesofindia.indiatimes.com.
  11. Web site: 2018 Commonwealth Games results.
  12. News: India wins swimming medal after 24 years. 16 November 2010. 16 November 2010. India Today.
  13. News: Khade ends 24 year old medal drought. 16 November 2010. 16 November 2010. The Hindu.
  14. "http://www.gz2010.cn/info/ENG_ENG/SW/SWR173A_SWM02002030000001ENG.html"
  15. News: Khade is undisputed star of indian swimming . Rediff.com . 21 December 2010 . 29 July 2018.
  16. News: Khade breaks 24-yr jinx in Asiad pool . . 17 November 2010 .
  17. News: Heartbreak for Virdhawal Khade. 21 August 2018. 21 August 2018. The Hindu.
  18. News: Freestyle relay team breaks record. 22 August 2018. 22 August 2018. The Hindu.
  19. News: Indian team in Men's 4x100m freestyle relay final. https://web.archive.org/web/20210122001732/https://www.newindianexpress.com/sport/asian-games/news/2018/aug/22/asian-games-indian-team-in-mens-4x100m-freestyle-relay-finals-1861208.html. dead. 22 January 2021. 22 August 2018. 22 August 2018. newindianexpress.com.
  20. News: India's golden continues unabated. 10 February 2016. 10 February 2016. India Today.
  21. News: Swimmers grab 5 more gold medals. 10 February 2016. 10 February 2016. news18.com.
  22. News: Indian continue fine performance. 6 December 2019. 6 December 2019. olympicchannel.com.
  23. News: Indian swimmers win gold medals. 5 October 2015. 5 October 2015. India Today.
  24. Web site: Indian swimming team wins gold at Asian Age-group.
  25. Web site: Virdhawal Khade Wins Gold at Asian Age Group Championship But Fails to Make Olympic A Cut. News18. 2019-10-09.
  26. News: Khade, Mishra adjudged best athletes. 26 February 2011. 26 February 2011. hindustantimes.com.
  27. News: Vivek . Phadnis . Applying gloss to top talent . Deccan Herald . 19 July 2007 . 15 July 2008.
  28. News: Solid roots . https://web.archive.org/web/20110215071942/http://www.hindu.com/mp/2011/02/10/stories/2011021051390400.htm . dead . 15 February 2011 . Chennai, India . . 10 February 2011.
  29. News: Rayan . Stan . Asian Games 2018: Heartbreak for Virdhawal Khade . 23 August 2018 . 21 August 2018.
  30. Web site: Gagan Narang recommended for Khel Ratna - Sports - Other Sports - ibnlive . ibnlive.in.com . 17 January 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20110807163505/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/shooter-gagan-narang-recommended-for-khel-ratna/169489-5-23.html . 7 August 2011 . dead.
  31. Web site: List of Arjuna Awardees (1961–2018). Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (India). 11 October 2020. 18 July 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200718084523/https://yas.nic.in/sites/default/files/LIST%20OF%20ARJUNA%20AWARDEES.docx%2061%20-%2017_0_0.pdf. live.
  32. Web site: Swimmer Rujuta Khade aims to achieve husband Virdhawal's feat, sets eyes on 50m freestyle national record. Firstpost. 2019-10-06.

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