Sub-lieutenant commissioned into Indian Navy after excelling in sports
Mysuru: Sub-lieutenant Kadiyamada Rea Achaiah, an international skater and promising young officer, was commissioned into the Indian Navy on May 31.
She is the daughter of Kadiyamada Arun Achaiah and Priya, from Athur, Gonikoppal, and currently resides in Vijayanagar.
Rea not only made her mark in academics but also brought laurels to the country in sports.
She represented India at the Asian Skating championship, winning two bronze medals, in addition to several gold medals at the national and state levels.
Speaking to the TOI, Rea said, "I felt the need to serve the nation in a different capacity. I was part of the NCC Navy during school, and I've always aspired to join the armed forces.
I chose the Navy and was fortunate to be assigned one of the best branches. It feels incredible."
She mentioned that she is also into sailing and has won medals. After joining the Navy. She will also take part in Indian Navy activities.
Arun Achaiah expressed his pride in her achievement and said, "Though she is our only child, when it comes to serving the nation, everything else takes a back seat. It was entirely her decision, and we fully support it."
He stated that earlier, it was mostly men who joined the armed forces, but it's heartening to see women stepping into these prestigious roles.
Rea completed her engineering degree in information science with distinction from Vidyavardhaka College of Engineering, Mysuru. A former student of St. Joseph's Central School, Vijayanagar, she has long nurtured the dream of joining the defence forces. Selected for both the Indian Navy and the Indian Army, she chose the Navy and is now preparing to begin her onboard training aboard INS Sujata in Kochi, reporting on June 14.
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