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V. Kaveen Raj

Swimmer  •  State Record Holder  •  India Representative

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Career Timeline · 2014 — Present

THE CAREER RIVER

Every milestone from a first plunge into the pool at nine years old to representing India in open water — a decade, one stroke at a time.

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2014

The Beginning

Started swimming at the age of 9, beginning a journey that would grow into competitive swimming.

02
2016

First Major Meet

Participated in the South Zone Meet at Velachery, Chennai.

🥇 Gold — 50m Freestyle 🥇 Gold — Backstroke
03
2021

Junior & Sub-Junior Nationals

Competed at the Junior & Sub-Junior National Championships in Bangalore — and had the opportunity to meet the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and several ministers.

🥈 2 Silver Medals 🥉 3 Bronze Medals
04
2023

Khelo India Youth Games

Represented Tamil Nadu at the Khelo India Youth Games 2023.

🥉 Bronze — 4×100m Medley Relay
05
2026

Tamil Nadu State Championship

Delivered a breakthrough performance in the 200m Butterfly, setting a Tamil Nadu state record and winning the Individual Championship.

✦ STATE RECORD
06
June 2026

Asian Open Water Championship, Bali

Represented India at the Asian Open Water Championship 2026 in Bali, Indonesia.

🌊 10km Open Water 🇮🇳 Represented India 16th Place
TAMIL NADUBALI, INDONESIA
Medal Cabinet

BUILT THROUGH EVERY STROKE

A career measured in podiums, records, and the tricolour on an international start line.

South Zone Meet
Gold Medalist

VELACHERY, CHENNAI · 2016

2× National
Silver Medalist

JUNIOR & SUB-JUNIOR NATIONALS · 2021

3× National
Bronze Medalist

JUNIOR & SUB-JUNIOR NATIONALS · 2021

Khelo India
Youth Games Medalist

4×100M MEDLEY RELAY · 2023

TN 200m Butterfly
State Record

TAMIL NADU · 2026

Tamil Nadu
Individual Champion

STATE CHAMPIONSHIP · 2026

India
Representative

INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

Asian Open Water
Championship — Bali 2026

10KM OPEN WATER · 16TH PLACE
2026 · Tamil Nadu

200M BUTTERFLY
STATE RECORD

SET AT THE TAMIL NADU STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

V. Kaveen Raj preparing to race against a flowing Indian tricolour backdrop
STATE RECORD HOLDER INDIVIDUAL CHAMPION
On The World Stage

REPRESENTING INDIA

TAMIL NADU BALI
June 2026

Asian Open Water Championship

Bali, Indonesia — competing in the 10km open water event on the international circuit, wearing the tricolour.

EventAsian Open Water Championship 2026
LocationBali, Indonesia
Distance10 KM Open Water
Result16th Place

Kaveen Raj's swimming story

More Than A Sport

"Swimming became part of my life when I was 9 years old. What started in 2014 as the beginning of a journey gradually became a pursuit of excellence. From my first major medal in 2016 to national championships, Khelo India, a Tamil Nadu state record, and finally representing India in the Asian Open Water Championship in Bali, every race has taught me something new.

Every stroke represents discipline, sacrifice, consistency, and the belief that there is always another level to reach."

— V. Kaveen Raj
In The News · 2021

MAKING HEADLINES

Four publications documented a breakthrough season—from national medals to an ambition built for the Olympic stage.

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What's Next

THE JOURNEY
CONTINUES

Every race is a new challenge. Every stroke is a step forward.

My Achievements Connect With Me
Email hello@kaveenraj.in Instagram @kxveenn_
V. KAVEEN RAJ
Swimmer · Tamil Nadu · India