{
  "id": 8927135,
  "title": "R Madhavan's son Vedaant Madhavan gets another chance after disappointing Asian Games debut",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/r-madhavans-son-vedaant-madhavan-gets-another-chance-after",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T12:04:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/r-madhavans-son-vedaant-madhavan-gets-another-chance-after-disappointing-asian-games-debut-1.500682433"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dubai: Actor R Madhavan's son Vedaant Madhavan faced disappointment at his Asian Games debut, as India did not secure a spot in the final of the men's 4x200m freestyle relay in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday. The 21-year-old competed alongside Sajan Prakash, Dhakshan Shashikumar, and Aneesh Sunil, finishing ninth among 13 teams after recording a time of 7:24.32 in their heats. Only the top eight teams advanced to the final. This marked Vedaant's first appearance at the Asian Games, a significant step in his swimming career which has already seen him represent India at various national and international competitions, including winning medals at events like the Malaysia Open, Thailand Open, Danish Open, and Asian Age Group Championships. Prior to the Games, Vedaant had expressed his desire to focus on representing India rather than seeking attention as the son of a Bollywood actor. \"I'm not looking to be in the spotlight. I'm just looking to do good for myself and my country as a swimmer,\" he told PTI. Vedaant's Asian Games journey is far from over, as he is set to compete in the men's 200m freestyle heats on September 23, providing him with another chance to make an impact at his first Asian Games.",
  "summary": "Dubai: Actor R Madhavan’s son Vedaant Madhavan’s Asian Games debut ended without a place in the final after India missed the cut in the men’s 4x200m freestyle relay in Aichi-Nagoya on Monday. The 21-year-old was part of the Indian quartet alongside Sajan Prakash, Dhakshan Shashikumar and Aneesh Sunil. They clocked 7:24.32 in the heats to finish ninth among 13 teams. Only the top eight advanced to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}