Nepal's Arya Maharjan exits from heat stage of swimming in Asian Games

Summary

Nepal’s Arya Maharjan was eliminated in the women’s 100-metre freestyle heat at the 20th Asian Games after finishing 30th overall in Tokyo. She had also placed 27th in the 50-metre backstroke a day earlier, while three Nepali swimmers remain in upcoming events.

Key Points
  • Arya Maharjan was knocked out in the women’s 100-metre freestyle heat at the 20th Asian Games in Tokyo.
  • She finished 30th overall with a time of one minute 4.35 seconds among 35 competitors.
  • Arya had earlier finished 27th in the 50-metre backstroke with a time of 33.40 seconds.
  • Nepal still has three swimming events left, featuring Duwana Lama, Abhiv Pradhan, and Jaden Shrestha.
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