Vedaant: Famous surname brings pressure, but I want my own identity in swimming

 As the son of celebrated actor R. Madhavan, Vedaant Madhavan gears up for the 2026 Asian Games, aiming to carve out his niche in the swimming world. Prioritizing the 200m freestyle over his usual long-distance events, Vedaant is committed to training hard. Despite facing the pressures of his lineage, he remains intensely focused, embodying the spirit of discipline and perseverance on this competitive journey. As the son of celebrated actor R. Madhavan, Vedaant Madhavan gears up for the 2026 Asian Games, aiming to carve out his niche in the swimming world. Prioritizing the 200m freestyle over his usual long-distance events, Vedaant is committed to training hard. Despite facing the pressures of his lineage, he remains intensely focused, embodying the spirit of discipline and perseverance on this competitive journey.