R Madhavan's son Vedaant, an accomplished swimmer, is often in the center of attention for being a celebrity's child. But very few people know that Vedaant leads a very disciplined life and wakes up at 4.30 AM daily, manages swimming classes with his school, and is aiming for an Olympic medal.
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A five-time gold medalist at the Malaysian Open, he told Ruhaan Mahreja in an interview, "On a hard day, I wake up around 4:30 in the morning and get to the pool by 4:45. I swim from 5 to 7, then stretch and come back home."
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For those unaware, Vedaant's accomplishments in the swimming field and praiseworthy and diverse. A swimmer representing India, he is a 5-time gold medalist at the Malaysian Open, a gold and silver medalist at the Danish Open. Vedaant also came 5th at the Commonwealth Youth Games. Vedaant has big dreams now and aims at winning the Olympic gold medal.
He also reflected on the mental strength required to stay consistent. “It is hectic, but it’s all about sacrifices. You have to give up certain things and believe in the process. The mental battle is really important. One thing my coach told me is to always stay in the present, don’t worry about the finals. Just focus on the moment. Live in the moment.”
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A five-time gold medalist at the Malaysian Open, he told Ruhaan Mahreja in an interview, "On a hard day, I wake up around 4:30 in the morning and get to the pool by 4:45. I swim from 5 to 7, then stretch and come back home."
Swim, gym, repeat
"If I have school, I go, and after returning, I have a snack, rest for a bit, and then head back to the pool. I start swimming again around 7:30 pm and continue till 9:30 pm. If I have gym, I fit that in between school and my evening swim. After finishing at 9:30, I eat and go to bed. And then the cycle continues," Vedaant explains.ALSO READ: 409 gold coins buried for 100 years found beneath the remains of a destroyed home; mystery owner still unknown
For those unaware, Vedaant's accomplishments in the swimming field and praiseworthy and diverse. A swimmer representing India, he is a 5-time gold medalist at the Malaysian Open, a gold and silver medalist at the Danish Open. Vedaant also came 5th at the Commonwealth Youth Games. Vedaant has big dreams now and aims at winning the Olympic gold medal.
His parents are his biggest support
Crediting his parents for his constant source of encouragement, Vedaant said, “My parents are really supportive. I am lucky in that sense; not many kids have the privilege of having parents who truly support their dreams. If it wasn’t for my parents, I don’t think I would be at this stage, or even remotely close to it. I am very thankful for that.”Life away from India
Opening up about his move away from India, Vedaant shared how relocating pushed him out of his comfort zone. “The shift to Dubai was pretty smooth. We were able to settle in well. Swimming wasn’t an issue because there are a lot of Indians where I train. But balancing swimming, school, and a social life here was different—that was a bit of a shock. Still, coming here during COVID helped me continue training. I sacrificed my comfortable life in India, my friends, and stepped out of my comfort zone to work on myself. The main goal is an Olympic medal. Unfortunately, I couldn’t qualify this year… I just need to get better.”He also reflected on the mental strength required to stay consistent. “It is hectic, but it’s all about sacrifices. You have to give up certain things and believe in the process. The mental battle is really important. One thing my coach told me is to always stay in the present, don’t worry about the finals. Just focus on the moment. Live in the moment.”
