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The Star
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Sweet Cherry dances her way to silver in Vietnam
Dancer Cherry Yeo wins silver in Vietnam. PETALING JAYA: National dancer Cherry Yeo gave Malaysia the icing on the cake at the Vietnam Dancesport Festival by taking the silver medal in the solo latin female category on Sunday (July 13). Competing in the Asian Championships category, Cherry danced her way to second place behind Vietnam's Nguyen Hoang Ngoc, while Hong Kong's Abby Lo took third place in Ho Chi Minh City. Cherry was glad to bounce back after returning empty-handed at the World Championships in Germany last month, where she finished 19th in the discipline. "It feels amazing to be able to pick myself back up after what was a disappointment for me during the World Championships,' said Cherry. "I'm also happy to get this with my parents and coaches coming all the way here to Vietnam to support me." Cherry, who is now juggling her time with her tertiary education, said that time to train her Latin dance is limited. "Now that I'm in university, I'm not able to train Latin as much. But since now it's the summer break, I will be training as hard as I can ahead of the Malaysian Open in two weeks," she said. Cherry had created history last October when she became the first Malaysian to bag the World DanceSport Federation's World Cup Solo Latin in Belgrade, Serbia. Malaysia wrapped up their campaign in Vietnam with a silver and bronze medal in the Asian Championships, with the bronze coming from Tay Xin Yee in the Youth Solo Standard category. In the Southeast Asian category, Malaysia claimed two silver medals from Ooi Ken Vin and Zoe Tan, who came in second place in the rumba and jive events.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
R Madhavan opens up on his son Vedaant's disciplined lifestyle: 'Even eating is an exercise for him; he doesn't just sit down for dinner'
R Madhavan whose latest film 'Aap Jaisa Koi' is winning hearts is known for movies like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, 3 Idiots, and Tanu Weds Manu among more. Madhavan is quite a heartthrob and has remained so over the years. The actor has been married to Sarita Birje for about 26 years has a 19-year old son is a swimmer. He's won five Golds at the Malaysian Open, a gold and silver at the Danish Open, and bronzes at the Latvian and Thailand Opens. He also placed fifth at the Commonwealth Youth Games. In a recent interview, Madhavan has opened up on how disciplined his son is. He said during a chat with GQ that Vedant wakes up at 4am and his day ends at 8pm. He said, 'As a professional swimmer, Vedaant's day ends at eight o'clock, and then he's up again at four in the morning. It's the most demanding part of the job, not just for him, but also for his parents. [Laughs] That hour is called brahma muhurta, said to be the most spiritually conducive time to wake up. ' He added, 'He's 6'3', has a swimmer's body and follows a hyper disciplined lifestyle. He added, "Even eating is an exercise for him; he doesn't just sit down for dinner, he has to focus on chewing and on meal balance, among other things. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo I wish I had that kind of discipline; I think I'm actually quite lazy—I just get away with it by calling myself a creative.' He also opened up about parenting and modern fatherhood, saying that children today are 'hyper-aware, thanks to social media,' and that parents should avoid forcing their opinions on them. 'Since Vedaant was five, I've spoken to him like I'm speaking to you, and have taken his opinions seriously,' he said. 'All you can do is share your experience and ensure their environment is safe. Most importantly, home must be a space where they can be their authentic selves, free of judgment. ' Madhavan hopes to remain deeply involved in his son's life and someday be a loving grandfather. 'I want to be an integral part in my son's life, the kind where my future grandkids call me thatha and visit often. I want him to someday ask me, Dad, how did you raise me?' he said. 'Of course, I can't be there for every event, but he knows I'll always show up when it matters. We don't talk every day or say 'I love you' all the time, but when he needs a solution or to talk through anything, I'm the one he calls. '
Indian Express
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
R Madhavan says ‘hyperdisciplined' son Vedaant wakes up at 4 am, sleeps by 8 pm: ‘As a swimmer, most demanding part of job is…'
R Madhavan is known for his iconic roles in films like Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein, 3 Idiots, Tanu Weds Manu, and more. Despite being one of the most well-known actors across film industries in India, in a recent interaction, Madhavan admitted that his discipline in life doesn't even come close to what his son Vedaant, a professional swimmer, practices daily. Speaking to GQ, Madhavan shared the gruelling routine of Vedaant, which involves waking up at 4 a.m. in the morning and maintaining a strict diet. He shared, 'As a professional swimmer, Vedaant's day ends at eight o'clock, and then he's up again at four in the morning. It's the most demanding part of the job, not just for him, but also for his parents. [Laughs.] That hour is called brahma muhurta, said to be the most spiritually conducive time to wake up.' Madhavan called Vedaant 'the best of him and wife Sarita.' He said, 'He's 6'3', has a swimmer's body and follows a hyperdisciplined lifestyle. Even eating is an exercise for him; he doesn't just sit down for dinner, he has to focus on chewing and on meal balance, among other things.' Madhavan called himself lazy when compared to his son and said, 'I wish I had that kind of discipline; I think I'm actually quite lazy—I just get away with it by calling myself a creative.' For the unversed, Vedaant is a five-time gold medalist at the Malaysian Open, a gold and silver medalist at the Danish Open, as well as a bronze medalist at the Latvian and Thailand Open. He also finished fifth at the Commonwealth Youth Games. Madhavan also shared parenting tips and talked about modern fatherhood. He emphasized that parents shouldn't impose their opinions on their kids or 'guilt them into submission' as kids are 'hyper-aware, thanks to social media.' He said, 'Since Vedaant was five, I've spoken to him like I'm speaking to you, and have taken his opinions seriously.' He added, 'All you can do is share your experience and ensure their environment is safe. Most importantly, home must be a space where they can be their authentic selves, free of judgment.' Madhavan also expressed the wish to be surrounded by grandkids and be the guiding source for his son. He said, 'I want to be an integral part in my son's life, the kind where my future grandkids call me thatha and visit often. I want him to someday ask me, Dad, how did you raise me? Of course, I can't be there for every event, but he knows I'll always show up when it matters. We don't talk every day or say 'I love you' all the time, but when he needs a solution or to talk through anything, I'm the one he calls.' Madhavan met his wife Sarita during a workshop in 1991. The two tied the knot after years of dating in 1999, and they welcomed Vedaant in 2005.
The Star
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Ooi and Zoe jive their way to double silver
National dancers Ooi Ken Vin and Zoe Tan. PETALING JAYA: National dancers Ooi Ken Vin and Zoe Tan were pleasantly surprised when they took two silver medals at the Vietnam Dancesport Festival on Thursday (July 10). The 19-year-old pair, who were making their debut at the tournament, bagged silver medals in the fiercely competitive Southeast Asian single dance event's rumba and jive categories, outperforming some of the best dancers in the region. Jefferson Pimentel-Mary Seraga of the Philippines took gold in the jive, while Vietnam's Ngoc An-Le To Uyen won the rumba category. Ken Vin was stunned by the result as it went way beyond his expectations for his first senior tournament. "We were both shocked and surprised with the result,' said Ken Vin. "It was the first time we competed in the senior categories at the Southeast Asian level, and a lot of the dancers have much more experience than we do." But Zoe felt there was more they could give on the dance floor, but was still happy to win two medals. "I felt our performance wasn't the best we could do, but nevertheless, I'm super happy to win two silver medals," she said. The pair also finished fourth in the World DanceSport Southeast Asian Latin event and did better that the Philippines' No.1 pair Wilbert Aunzo-Pearl Caneda, who finished below them. National coach Chua Zhen Fong said the medals were the result of Ken Vin and Zoe's hard work. "This significant achievement at an international platform highlights the dedication and rigorous training undertaken by Ken Vin and Zoe under their coach Evon Chong," he said. The pair's campaign in Vietnam served as the perfect preparation for the upcoming Malaysian Open from July 25-27 in Shah Alam.
New Straits Times
10-07-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Malaysia Athletics brings in former stars to advise national squad
KUALA LUMPUR: Former SEA Games champion G. Shanti is among four ex-national athletes appointed by Malaysia Athletics (MA) to help safeguard the current squad and serve as advisors. Joining Shanti are Datuk Zaiton Osman, Roslinda Samsu and Zaidatul Husna Zulkifli. Three former government officers — Datuk Seri Harjeet Singh, Datuk Salim Parlan and Datuk Padman Bhaskaran — have also been brought in as part of the new advisory structure. Zaidatul Husna will also serve as the new general manager, replacing Norhayati Karim, who has been promoted to secretary-general. MA president Datuk Karim Ibrahim said the national body is taking a fresh approach by integrating experienced former athletes and civil servants into its think tank. "These individuals will act as advisors and provide a safeguard mechanism for the team," said Karim. "If anyone has issues, they can turn to these former athletes. We're following World Athletics' safeguarding model." The move comes after reports that some team members had previously felt threatened by officials and were unhappy with certain coaching setups. Karim also confirmed the appointment of Manshahar Abdul Jalil as the new national chief coach. His role will run until the Thailand SEA Games in December. "Although Manshahar began work two weeks ago, his appointment will be formally endorsed tomorrow following a working committee meeting with the National Sports Council (NSC). He will be under NSC's payroll," said Karim. So far, nearly 40 have qualified for the Games, and preparations are said to be 70 per cent complete. "The aim is to get them to peak condition in time for the mission," added Karim. He also announced that the Malaysian Open will be held in Kangar from Aug 29-31, with Chaya Mata returning as the main sponsor.
