| 1. Rohit hails from Madurai, Tamil Nadu. |
| 2. He was born with a birth defect involving a broken thigh bone, which led his doctor to advise swimming for physical fitness instead of cricket or football. |
| 3. He started his swimming career in 2019 at district and state levels, facing challenges initially before finding success. |
| 4. His pivotal moment came at the 2019 School Games Federation of India nationals, where after initially considering giving up, he won his first gold in the 100m breaststroke. |
| 5. In 2022, he secured his first individual gold medal at the Khelo India University Games and gained recognition in the 50m butterfly event. |
| 6. He broke Virdhawal Khade’s 100m butterfly record in June 2025 at the National Aquatics Championships. |
| 7. He created a historical milestone in July 2025 by becoming the first Indian male swimmer to complete the 50 m butterfly in under 24 seconds. |
| 8. As of October 2025, he has accumulated a total of five medals in international championships. |
