Rohit misses Asian Games 50m butterfly final after joint-12th finish

Benedicton Rohit's hopes of competing in the men's 50m butterfly final at the ongoing Asian Games ended with a joint-12th place finish in the preliminary heats. The Indian swimmer's performance on Thursday saw him grouped among the non-qualifiers for the medal round.

Rohit's time in the heats was not sufficient to secure a spot among the finalists, placing him outside the qualifying positions as several swimmers from across Asia demonstrated stronger performances in the competitive field. The result marked a disappointing outing for the Indian contingent in the sprint freestyle event.

The men's 50m butterfly remains one of swimming's most competitive disciplines at the continental championships, with athletes from powerhouse swimming nations across Asia regularly setting high standards. Rohit's elimination in the heats underscores the challenging nature of the competition at the Asian Games level.

India continues its pursuit of medals in aquatic events at the Games, with other swimmers still competing across various distance and relay categories.