Sri Lanka’s Naveed Rahim has qualified for the men’s S9 100m freestyle final at the 2026 Asian Para Games after finishing third in his heat with a time of 1:00.62.
Rahim’s performance secured him sixth place overall among the swimmers in the event, earning him a place in the final scheduled for 5.04 p.m. today in Nagoya, Japan.
The Sri Lankan swimmer will now look to deliver another strong performance in the final as he aims to secure a medal for the country at the continental para-sport competition.
His qualification provides another opportunity for Sri Lanka to add to its medal tally in swimming, with the national contingent continuing to compete against some of Asia’s leading para-athletes.
With a place among the finalists secured, Rahim will carry Sri Lanka’s hopes into the evening’s showdown, aiming to turn his promising heat performance into a memorable finish on the Asian Para Games stage.
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