Ahmedabad, Oct. 4 -- The 11th Asian Aquatics Championships 2025 entered a lively new phase with water polo and artistic swimming action lighting up the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex on Saturday.

However, it was a tough outing for the Indian water polo teams, as both the men's and women's teams suffered opening-day defeats to Singapore. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan's Viktor Druzin and Karina Magrupova secured gold medals for their country in the Men's and Women's Solo Technical, respectively.

In the Men's Group B clash, Singapore defeated India 20-8. India made a bright start by taking the early lead, but a string of stray passes and fouls allowed Singapore to take control and steadily build a commanding advantage. Captain Rajandra Sanjiv and Se...