Making Waves: Anuja Vaidya Becomes India’s First Lady of Waterskiing

Anuja Vaidya, the 27-year-old adventure sports enthusiast from Surat, has made history as the first Indian woman to compete in an international waterskiing event. Known for conquering the world’s seven summits, including Mount Everest in 2019 alongside her sister, Anuja recently represented India at the 2025 IWWF Asian Waterski & Wakeboard Championships held in Thailand.

 

Key Highlights:

 

Anuja has been training for nearly seven years on the Tapi River with her father, using basic equipment before upgrading to professional gear for the international competition.

 

She successfully cleared the qualifying rounds and reached the finals, competing against athletes from Malaysia and Japan.

 

Waterskiing demands a unique blend of strength, balance, and timing, making Anuja’s achievement even more remarkable given limited resources back home.

 

The Wakeboard & Water Ski Federation of India confirmed her groundbreaking participation, marking a proud moment for Indian watersports.

 

Anuja’s journey from mountaineering to waterskiing showcases her versatile athleticism and determination to put India on the global waterskiing map.

 

Outlook:

Anuja Vaidya’s pioneering feat opens new horizons for Indian women in adventure sports, inspiring a generation to explore unconventional athletic pursuits. Her success highlights the potential of Indian athletes to excel internationally despite resource challenges, promising a bright future for waterskiing in India.

 

Source: Times of India