Revealed: February 2021
Delhi. Jiya Rai, the 12-year-old daughter of an Indian Navy sailor, Madan Rai, has created historical past by swimming from Bandra-Worli Sea Hyperlink to Gateway of India, a distance of 36 km in 08 hrs and 40 minutes.
She is a recognized case of Autism Spectrum Dysfunction (ASD) and devoted the swimming feat to boost consciousness about Autism. She commenced her report setting feat within the early morning hours of February 17 at 0350 hrs from Bandra-Worli Sea Hyperlink and accomplished at Gateway of India at 1230 hrs. The swimming occasion was performed underneath commentary of Swimming Affiliation of Maharashtra, a recognised physique of Swimming Federation of India. The occasion was additionally related to FIT India Motion by Ministry of Youth and Sports activities Affair.
The award ceremony was held at Gateway of India on February 17. Jiya Rai was felicitated with a trophy by Zarir N Baliwala, President of Better Mumbai Beginner Aquatic Affiliation (GMAAA).
Jiya Rai had earlier swam from Elephanta Island to Gateway of India, a distance of 14 km in 03 hrs 27 minutes and 30 sec on February 15, 2020 and holds the world report for youngest woman with ASD to swim 14 km in open waters.