Archive · 1 Jun 2025
Skating Champion Rea Achaiah Joins Indian Navy as Sub-Lieutenant
Imagine a super-talented athlete who is also really smart!
Rea is that person.
She's a champion skater and has always dreamed of serving her country.
She studied hard, got a degree, and then decided to join the Indian Navy.
She was part of the NCC Navy in school and it was always her ambition to join the armed forces.
It's a bit like becoming a superhero, but instead of fighting bad guys, she'll be helping to protect the country.
Now, she's going to learn how to be a great officer on a ship.
Her family is very proud of her and supports her decision to serve the nation.
Kadiyamada Rea Achaiah was commissioned into the Indian Navy on May 31.
She is an international skater who represented India in Asian Skating championships.
Achaiah chose the Navy after being selected for both the Navy and the Army.
She has completed an engineering degree in information science.
She will begin onboard training aboard INS Sujata in Kochi on June 14.
- Who
- Kadiyamada Rea Achaiah, an international skater and former NCC Navy member.
- What
- Sub-lieutenant Kadiyamada Rea Achaiah was commissioned into the Indian Navy.
- When
- Commissioned on May 31, reporting for onboard training on June 14.
- Where
- Mysuru, Athur, Gonikoppal, Vijayanagar, Kochi.
- Why
- To serve the nation and fulfill a long-held dream of joining the defense forces.
- Rank
- Sub-lieutenant
- Name
- Kadiyamada Rea Achaiah
- Branch
- Indian Navy
- Notable Achievements
- International skater
- Education
- Engineering degree in information science
- Onboard Training Location
- INS Sujata, Kochi