NAMSAI : Namsai Superintendent of Police Sange Thinley accorded a warm welcome to national-level athlete, mountaineer and endurance cyclist Aasha Malviya during her visit to the district on Sunday.

Hailing from Rajgarh district in Madhya Pradesh, Malviya is widely recognised for her achievements in athletics, mountaineering and long-distance cycling, while promoting women’s empowerment, women’s safety and patriotism through her nationwide campaigns.

Her sporting accomplishments include bronze medals at the School Games National Championships in 2012 and 2013, first place at the Amateur Games Sports Federation of India in 2018, victory in the Udaan Marathon in 2019, and first place in the 21-km SBI Green Marathon in 2020. She also won a bronze medal in the Gurunanak Devji Olympic Hockey Games and secured a state medal at the University Games in 2021.

As a mountaineer, Malviya successfully scaled Tenzing Khan Mountain (19,545 ft) in 2019 and BC Mountain (20,500 ft) in 2021.

She has also completed several endurance cycling expeditions, including a 26,000-km All India Solo Cycling Expedition in 2023 and a 4,000-km ride across Madhya Pradesh in 28 days. Her other notable journeys include the Kanyakumari-Siachen-Umling La-Delhi-Bhopal expedition covering 17,500 km, besides several long-distance rides across the country.

Among her notable honours are the National Book of Records Medal, the Chief of Army Staff Commendation Card, the Indian Pride Award presented at the International Convention NHRCCB in 2023, and recognition from Amity University in 2024.

Malviya is currently undertaking a nearly 7,800-km solo cycling expedition from Jaipur to Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh under the theme “Women Power – Patriotism”, carrying messages of national integration, women’s empowerment and social awareness.

Welcoming her to Namsai, Superintendent of Police Sange Thinley praised her determination, achievements and commitment to inspiring young people through sports and adventure. He also extended his best wishes for the successful completion of her mission.