Sajan Prakash, 22-year old, Kerala swimmer Sajan Prakash was selected over Sandeep Sejwal inspite of fewer FINA points. A member of the Glasgow Commonwealth and Incheon Asian Games, Sajan holds a record of winning 6 gold and 3 Silver medals in the Indian National Games.

Commonwealth Games quarter-finalist is working with Indian Railways and is another player who comes from a family having sports background. Prakash’s mother is a former athlete and has represented the country in several international events. Sajan won a gold medal in 1500 meter free style in the 68th India National Aquatic Championship, Kolkata 2014. His current world ranking is 119th and is the closest an Indian swimmer has got to the top 100.

His greatest strength lies in his versatility which has helped him create national records and win medals. Sajan was selected through the University rule, which allows two spinners to participate provided the they have participated in the recent World Championship

Career Highlights: National record holder in 200 Meter butterfly and 1500m freestyle events.

Qualifying event: SFI named Sajan Prakash as the wild card recipient after none of the swimmers managed to make the ‘A’ cut that is required for direct qualification

Record: He created history by winning six gold and three silver medals at the National Games of India. He is also a national record holder in 200m butterfly and 1500m freestyle swimming.

Event: Sajan will represent India at the Rio 2016 Olympics in swimming- 200m butterfly

Schedule: Swimming 200m butterfly round is scheduled to take place on August 6 to August 13.