Virdhawal Khade became Second Indian swimmer to qualify for 2012 London Olympics

Indian swimmer Virdhawal Khade on 27 July 2011 became the second Indian swimmer to qualify for 2012 London Olympics clocking 50.34s in the 100m freestyle event at the 14th FINA World Championships in Shanghai. He qualified for the 2012 London Olympics in the 100-metre freestyle event.

Khade though could not make the semifinals at FINA, managed to cross the qualifying mark. He covered the 50m distance in 24.08s. He finished tied 41st overall out of 105 competitors.
Sandeep Sejwal was the first swimmer to qualify for the 2012 mega event in the 100 metres breaststroke event.

Sharath Gayakwad had earlier qualified for the London Paralympics 2012 in the 100m breaststroke event.

As a result of their phenomenal performances at the World Championships, Khade and Sejwal currently are a part of the Top 150 list. Khade is ranked 122 in the 50m butterfly event while Sandeep is 128th in the 100m breaststroke event.