Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Swimmer Vedaant Madhavan, son of Indian actor Ranganathan Madhavan (R. Madhavan), shone in the swimming events of the Khelo India Youth Games 2022, which concluded here in Bhopal on February 11 with 7 medals.
Actor R. Madhavan shared the good news with his fans and followers on twitter. He wrote: VERY grateful & humbled by the performances of Fernandes Apeksha (6 golds, 1 silver, PB $ records) & Vedaant Madhavan (5 golds & 2 silver). Thank you @ansadxb & Pradeep sir for the unwavering efforts and Chouhan Shivraj & Anurag Thakur for the brilliant Khelo India in MP. So proud.
The actor also posted a bunch of pictures of his son on Instagram and congratulated him on his achievements.
National record holder swimmer Vedaant created waves in swimming events with 7 medals including 5 gold and two silver in team and individual events.
Vedaant received the winning trophy during during the closing ceremony.
Here's the medal tally of Madhavan
5 gold and 2 silver
Gold in 200m freestyle men with timing of 1:55.39 minutes.
Gold in 1500m freestyle men with timing of 16:16.74 minutes.
Silver in 400m freestyle men with timing of 4:09.61 minutes.
Gold in 100m freestyle men with timing of 52.97 seconds.
Gold in 100m medley (team event) with timing of 3:59.57 minutes
Silver in 800m freestyle event with timing of 8:31.13 minutes.
Gold in 4×100m freestyle(team event) with timing of 3:37.65 minutes.
