Jiya Rai Age, Wiki and Bio

Jiya Rai

Quick Info

ProfessionAthlete
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth10/05/2008
Age16 years
BirthplaceMumbai, India

Bio/Wiki

ProfessionAthlete (Swimmer)

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNavy Children's School, Colaba, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Personal Life

Zodiac SignTaurus
ReligionHinduism
HometownMumbai, India

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

FatherMadan Rai (naval officer)
MotherRachana Rai (teacher)
SiblingsBrother - Vaibhav Rai

Career

Awards
  • Uttar Pradesh Role Model Award of Disability (2021)
  • Maharashtra Stree Shakti Samman Award (2021)
  • Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Purushkar (2022)
  • Temple Grandin Award (2022) (USA)
  • National Award of Disability (2023)
  • Shriver-Kennedy Student Achievement Award (2023) (USA)
Achievements
  • Holds a world record in open-water swimming.
  • Became the first girl with autism to swim 14 km from Elephanta Island to Gateway of India.
  • First para swimmer to swim 22 km from Arnala Fort to Vasai Fort.
  • Broken an Indian swimmer’s record by swimming from Bandra-Worli Sea Link to Gateway of India.
  • Won three gold medals at the 20th National Para-Swimming Championship 2020.
  • Youngest and fastest female to swim across the Palk Strait.

Some Lesser Known Facts

Jiya is an international open-water para swimmer from India.
Her parents noticed developmental differences when she was 15 months old.
Jiya had minimal interest in her birthday party when she was two years old.
She was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder after her parents researched her behavior.
Jiya's parents undertook various therapies to aid her development.
Initially faced harsh treatment from peers and adults, affecting her social life.
Started swimming at two years old and eventually mastered various strokes.
Won two inter-class swimming medals shortly after beginning school.
At age five, started training with assistance due to communication challenges.
A coach identified her potential at an inter-school competition.
In 2017, she began open-water swimming training.
Competed in various races, achieving notable rankings from an early age.
Featured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 'Mann Ki Baat'.
Has multiple records recognized in the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records.