Asian Games 2026: Actor R Madhavan’s son Vedaant misses freestyle relay final on debut
Vedaant Madhavan will take part in the 200m backstroke and freestyle events at the Asian Games. | Photo Credit: Vedaant Madhavan/Instagram
Vedaant Madhavan will take part in the 200m backstroke and freestyle events at the Asian Games. | Photo Credit: Vedaant Madhavan/Instagram
Vedaant Madhavan’s Asian Games debut began with disappointment as India failed to qualify for the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay final at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre on Monday.
The 21-year-old, son of actor R Madhavan, combined with Sajan Prakash, Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aneesh Sunil as India clocked 7:24.32 in the heats. The quartet finished ninth among 13 teams. Only the top eight advance to the final.
— Sportstar (@sportstarweb) September 10, 2026Asian Games preparations are in full swing for Vedaant Madhavan 🇮🇳🏊♀️
The Indian swimmer opens up on his training, handling the pressure of the continental stage and staying mentally prepared for the big challenge.
Madhavan, however, has two individual events remaining at his maiden Asian Games.
He is scheduled to compete in the men’s 200m freestyle on September 23 before returning for the 200m backstroke on September 25.
Published on Sep 21, 2026
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