"I want to create my own identity," R Madhavan's son Vedaant said after winning gold in the boys' 200m freestyle event

R Madhavan's son Vedaant has made a statement about creating his own identity after winning the gold medal in the boys' 200m freestyle event on Monday. The young swimmer has taken the swimming world by storm with his impressive performance. He has also gained the attention of sports fans across the country.

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In an interview after the event, Vedaant stated that he wants to create his own identity, separate from his father's fame. He said that while he is proud of his father and grateful for the support he has received from him. But he wants to make a name for himself based on his own abilities and accomplishments. R Madhavan's son feels that his victory in the 200m freestyle event is a step in the right direction and that he is determined to continue working hard to achieve his goals.

''I don't really like to have the title of being R. Madhavan's son. I want to create my own identity and my competitors respect me for who I am,"

Meanwhile, Vedaant was playing with the Maharashtra team. He took the first position with a timing of 1.55.39 minutes. While Devansh Parmar (Gujarat) was second in 1.55.75 and Yug Chellani (Rajasthan) was third in 1.55.95. R. Madhavan's son will compete in five events in the five-day swimming competition. This includes 100m, 200m, 400m (all free-style), 800m, and 1500m.

Vedaant's passion for swimming started at a young age and he has been dedicated to his sport ever since. R Madhavan's son trains regularly and has a strict regimen, which includes early morning practices and intense workouts. His hard work and dedication have paid off, as evidenced by his recent achievement.

Moreover, the young swimmer's determination and focus on creating his own identity is an inspiration to many. It takes courage to step out of the shadow of a star parent who is a well-known and successful actor. And Vedaant's statement is a testament to his determination to make his mark in the world. R Madhavan's son serves as a role model for young people who are looking to make their own way in life. And his success is a testament to the power of hard work and dedication.

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Last year, Vedaant's career graph took a major step forward. He scooped up two international medals for India in Danish Open – an 800m freestyle gold and a 1500m silver. In both events, he had managed to lower his timings by 17 seconds in 1500m and about 11 seconds in the golden effort in 800m.

''It was quite satisfying but I see them as small milestones to my ultimate goal of making it to the Olympics. They make me feel that I am proceeding towards the big goal slowly but steadily,''

The statement of R Madhavan's son about creating his own identity is a reminder of the importance of setting goals, working hard, and staying focused on what you want to achieve in life. His victory in the 200m freestyle event is a step in the right direction. And it is exciting to see what he will achieve in the future. We wish R Madhavan's son all the best as he continues to make his mark in the world of swimming and beyond.