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Ranchi, Feb 15 (IANS) Chennai girl A.V. Jayveena Tuesday became the youngest swimmer in the history of National Games to win medals.The 12-year-old Jayveena, representing Tamil Nadu, won bronzes in the 200 meters breaststroke and relay. In breaststroke, Jayveena competed with experienced Delhi girl Richa Mishra, who has won four gold medals in the meet so far.
Jayaveena's father, an actor in South Indian films, Thalaivasal Vijay said he was proud of his daughter's achievement.
"It is a great feeling being father of Jayveena. My daughter started swimming when she was just two-and-a-half years old. She is professionally training in a Chennai institute," Vijay told IANS.
Asked about Jayveena's future plans, Vijay said: "She has to go a long way. She has just started her career. We are trying our best for the 2012 Olympics."
Richa had clocked 2.49.58 minutes in this 200 Mtr competition and won a gold whereas the little girl Jayveena finished in 2.53.09.
Studying in Class 7 in a Chennai school, Jayveena said she practices for 4-5 hours every day after returning from school.
Jayveena gives the credit of her feats to her parents. She has been Champion of CBSE school levels competitions before and have won many other junior championships. This is her first National Games and her aim is to win an Olympic gold for her country, she said.
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Jayaveena's father, an actor in South Indian films, Thalaivasal Vijay said he was proud of his daughter's achievement.
"It is a great feeling being father of Jayveena. My daughter started swimming when she was just two-and-a-half years old. She is professionally training in a Chennai institute," Vijay told IANS.
Asked about Jayveena's future plans, Vijay said: "She has to go a long way. She has just started her career. We are trying our best for the 2012 Olympics."
Richa had clocked 2.49.58 minutes in this 200 Mtr competition and won a gold whereas the little girl Jayveena finished in 2.53.09.
Studying in Class 7 in a Chennai school, Jayveena said she practices for 4-5 hours every day after returning from school.
Jayveena gives the credit of her feats to her parents. She has been Champion of CBSE school levels competitions before and have won many other junior championships. This is her first National Games and her aim is to win an Olympic gold for her country, she said.
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