Defying every expectation associated with her age, tiny powerhouse Veda Paresh Sarfare from Ratnagiri, Maharashtra, has risen from playful splashes to a national headline-maker before even turning two. At just 21 months old, she completed a 100-metre swim in an impressive 10 minutes and 8 seconds—an achievement that has secured her a coveted place in the India Book of Records as the country’s youngest swimmer to conquer this challenge. What began as innocent curiosity beside a public swimming pool has transformed into a story that continues to inspire parents, coaches and communities far beyond her coastal hometown.

Her extraordinary journey took shape inside the modest government-run pool where her elder brother trained for state-level competitions. Watching him glide through the water s

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