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Month: July 2024

Meet The Youngest and Fastest Para Swimmer: Jiya 

Sixteen year old Jiya Rai with Autism Spectrum Disorder has become the youngest para swimmer to cross the English Channel. Also, the Mumbai girl is the fastest para swimmer in the world to cross the English Channel. She created this record by swimming through the English Channel from the Abbot’s Cliff in England to Pointe de la Courte-Dune in France in a record time of 17 hours and 25 minutes from July 28 to 29. She covered a distance of 34km! Jiya is a girl with a mission and wants to become the world’s first and youngest para swimmer to swim seven oceans. 

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It is reported that Jiya is also the world’s youngest and fastest female swimmer to swim across the Palk Strait. She created this record on March 20, 2022 by swimming 29km within 13 hours and 10 minutes. She has also won medals in the national and state open-water sea swimming championships. She is the daughter of Madan Rai, the MC-at-Arms serving in Mumbai

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Who is Kamala Harris?

Kamala Harris is the first woman vice president of the United States of America. She is also the first black and Asian American to be appointed the vice president of the US

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Early Life

Kamala Devi Harris was born on  October 20, 1964, in Oakland, California to an Indian mother and Jamaican father. Both her parents were immigrants and their diverse backgrounds instilled in her a strong sense of justice and equality.

Kamala Harris was raised by her Hindu mother, Dr. Shyamala Gopalan, who was also a cancer researcher and civil rights activist. She has even visited India with her mother. 

She is married to Douglas Emhoff. 

Education Qualifications and Professional Background

Kamala Harris went to Westmount High School, Quebec.

She graduated from Howard University and later earned her law degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law.

Kamala Harris began her professional journey as a prosecutor in the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office in 1990. She later became the District Attorney of San Francisco in 1998 and then the Attorney General of California in 2011. In 2017, she was elected to the US Senate, becoming the first Indian American and second African American woman to serve in the Senate.

In August 2020, Kamala Harris was picked by Joe Biden as his vice presidential candidate for the 2020 presidential election. It was the fourth time a woman appeared on a Democratic or Republican presidential ticket. Joe Biden and Kamala Harris won the election in November 2020. Kamala Harris officially became the vice president of the United States on January 20, 2021.

Many Firsts of Kamala Harris

  • First woman to serve as District Attorney in the history of San Francisco. 
  • First African-American and first woman to serve as California’s Attorney General.
  • First South-Asian – American and second African-American woman to join the US Senate. 
  • First woman, first black and first South Asian Vice President of the US.

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Preeti Pawar: The Boxing Sensation from India

Preeti Pawar is a talented Indian boxer who has been making waves in the women’s 54kg category. With her impressive skills and dedication to the sport, Pawar is fast becoming a household name in India and beyond. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the life and achievements of this promising young athlete.

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Born on June 12, 1998, in Maharashtra, India, Preeti Pawar began her boxing journey at the age of 16. She was introduced to the sport by her coach, who recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue it. Pawar’s talent and dedication quickly earned her a spot in the Indian national team.

Records and Achievements:

Preeti Pawar has an impressive record in the women’s 54kg category. Some of her notable achievements include:

  • Gold medal at the 2022 National Boxing Championships
  • Silver medal at the 2021 Asian Boxing Championships
  • Bronze medal at the 2020 South Asian Games

Preeti Pawar has represented India at several international events, including the World Boxing Championships and the Asian Games. Her performances have earned her recognition and accolades from the boxing community worldwide.

Preeti Pawar has received several awards and recognition for her achievements, including the Maharashtra Government’s Shiv Chhatrapati Award (2022).

Preeti Pawar is a talented and dedicated athlete who is destined for greatness. With her impressive records and achievements, she is inspiring a new generation of boxers in India. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this young sensation of Indian boxing!

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Parul Chaudhary: The Rising Star of Indian Middle-Distance Running

Parul Chaudhary is a talented Indian athlete who has been making waves in the women’s 3000m steeplechase and 5000m events. With her impressive performances and dedication to the sport, Chaudhary is fast becoming a household name in India and beyond. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the life and achievements of this promising young athlete.

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Born on April 15, 1995, in Uttar Pradesh, India, Parul Chaudhary began her athletics journey at the age of 16. She was introduced to middle-distance running by her coach, who recognized her potential and encouraged her to pursue it. Chaudhary’s talent and dedication quickly earned her a spot in the Indian national team.

Records and Achievements:

Parul Chaudhary has an impressive record in the women’s 3000m steeplechase and 5000m events. Some of her notable achievements include:

  • Gold medal at the 2022 National Athletics Championships (3000m steeplechase)
  • Silver medal at the 2021 Indian Grand Prix (5000m)
  • Bronze medal at the 2020 South Asian Games (3000m steeplechase)

Parul Chaudhary has represented India at several international events, including the World Athletics Championships and the Asian Games. Her performances have earned her recognition and accolades from the athletics community worldwide.

Parul Chaudhary has received several awards and recognition for her achievements, including the Uttar Pradesh Government’s Laxmibai Award (2022).

Parul Chaudhary is a talented and dedicated athlete who is destined for greatness. With her impressive records and achievements, she is inspiring a new generation of athletes in India. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this young sensation of Indian middle-distance running!

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Paramjeet Bisht: The Rising Star of Indian Race Walking

Paramjeet Bisht is a talented Indian athlete who is making a name for himself in the men’s 20km race walk event. With his impressive performances and dedication to the sport, Bisht is fast becoming a household name in India and beyond. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the life and achievements of this promising young athlete.

Also read Indian Athletes to Watch at the 2024 Paris Olympics

Born on August 12, 1997, in Uttarakhand, India, Paramjeet Bisht began his athletics journey at the age of 18. He was introduced to race walking by his coach, who recognized his potential and encouraged him to pursue it. Bisht’s talent and dedication quickly earned him a spot in the Indian national team.

Records and Achievements:

Paramjeet Bisht has an impressive record in the men’s 20km race walk event. Some of his notable achievements include:

  • Gold medal at the 2022 National Athletics Championships
  • Silver medal at the 2021 Indian Grand Prix
  • Bronze medal at the 2020 South Asian Games

Paramjeet Bisht has represented India at several international events, including the World Athletics Championships and the Asian Games. His performances have earned him recognition and accolades from the athletics community worldwide.

Paramjeet Bisht has received several awards and recognition for his achievements, including the Uttarakhand Government’s Yuva Shri Award (2022).

Paramjeet Bisht is a talented and dedicated athlete who is destined for greatness. With his impressive records and achievements, he is inspiring a new generation of athletes in India. We can’t wait to see what the future holds for this young sensation of Indian race walking!

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