Jiya Rai, the 11-year-old girl created a world record by becoming the youngest and the fastest specially-abled girl to swim 14 kilometres in open water in 3 hours 27 minutes and 30 seconds. This record creates under the supervision of the Swimming Association of Maharashtra.
Jiya’s achievement has qualified for registration in the India Book of Records, Asia Book and Limca Book of Records. She was felicitated with a Certificate and Trophy for this record-breaking achievement. The young champion has come a long way since she was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Delay in Speech at a tender age of about two years.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
Did you know that some rivers in the world are given special titles because of…
Did you know that India is home to many mighty rivers that support millions of…
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has make his debut in the Hurun Global Rich List…
India has dispatched 1,000 metric tons of rice to Malawi as humanitarian assistance. This decision…
Did you know that one special place in the world is famous for its deep…
India has emerged as the world’s second largest arms importer during the period 2021-2025. This…