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Vedaant Madhavan, 21, shifts training toward Asian Games
The Indian Express··15 Sept
Indian freestyle swimmer Vedaant Madhavan, 21, said recent months focused on weight training for the relay and 200 m freestyle. He will represent India at the 2026 Asian Games starting September 19. Speaking to PTI, he said Indians are genetically gifted but need better diet, discipline and motivation. Dietitian Garima Goyal linked South Asian fat patterns to genetics and lifestyle.
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What It Means For You
- Vedaant said legs, kicks and ankle flexibility were weak points he is training before the Games.
- He argued diet, not talent alone, limits how far Indian athletes go.
- Goyal said diet changes fit training load, portions and health status, not blame on Indian food.
What's Happening
- The 21-year-old, actor R Madhavan's son, described a new strength-focused approach in recent months.
- He targets relay and 200 m freestyle events as the Asian Games open on September 19.
- PTI carried his remarks on genetics, diet and a fixed winning mindset.
Diet science behind his remarks
- Goyal said research links South Asian groups to central fat and metabolic risk at lower BMI levels.
- She said modern food and sedentary habits changed faster than biology.
- She said athlete diets support training and recovery, not only appearance.
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