Khade the undisputed star as Indian swimming makes a mark

Last Updated: Monday, December 20, 2010, 13:51

In a sport which rarely gives India any highs to talk about, 19-year-old Virdhawal Khade produced a performance by ending Indian swimming`s 24-year-old medal drought in the Asian Games, holding out promise for a better future.

Indian Swimmers need modern facilities, abroad training: Khade

Last Updated: Thursday, November 18, 2010, 15:45

Asian Games bronze medalist Virdhawal Khade on Thursday said Indian swimmers need modern training facilities and adequate foreign exposure to fetch more medals at international events.

Khade wins silver in Asian Swimming

Last Updated: Friday, November 27, 2009, 22:21

Ace Indian swimmer Virdhawal Khade won a silver in the 100m freestyle at the Asian Swimming Championships in China today.

Khade signs off with gold and record

Last Updated: Thursday, August 13, 2009, 23:46

Virdhawal Khade signed off in style, winning the gold medal in the 50m freestyle event with a new national record before watching compatriot Richa Mishra.

Khade wins gold, Sejwal posts third national record

Last Updated: Wednesday, August 12, 2009, 21:00

Virdhawal Khade won the 100m freestyle event to bag his third gold medal of the meet while compatriot Sandeep Sejwal created his third national record.

Agnishwar betters personal record in 200m Individual Medley

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 29, 2009, 19:58

Virdhawal Khade clocked 50.07 seconds in the 100 metre freestyle event to finish 59th out of 202 swimmers at the FINA World Championships in Rome on Wednesday.