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Prof. Dr. Meenakshi Pahuja (Observer)

International Open Water Swimmer | Physical Education Scholar | Women’s Sports Advocate
Open Water Swimming Sports Education Women Empowerment Endurance Training Holistic Fitness
Core Member
International Open Water Swimmer
National Champion & Medalist (11+ Years)
Bronze Medal – Asia Pacific Championships
Assistant Professor – Delhi University
Limca Book Record Holder
Nari Shakti Puraskar Awardee
Profile overview

About Prof. Dr. Meenakshi Pahuja

Prof. (Dr.) Meenakshi Pahuja is an internationally recognized swimmer, educator, and mentor whose journey reflects discipline, resilience, and deep connection with natural elements. From becoming a Junior National Champion at a young age to representing India internationally, she has consistently demonstrated excellence in sports and education.

Currently serving as an Professor at Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi, she plays a vital role in empowering young women through sports and mentorship. Her transition into open water swimming further highlights her dedication to endurance, self-mastery, and harmony with nature.

Experience

20+ Years in Sports & Education

Core Focus

Open Water Swimming & Women Empowerment

Achievement

International Medalist & Record Holder

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Expertise

Areas of Excellence

Prof. Dr. Meenakshi Pahuja brings a unique blend of athletic excellence, academic leadership, and holistic fitness, focusing on endurance, discipline, and mind-body balance.

Open Water Swimming

Extensive experience in long-distance and endurance swimming across natural water bodies.

Competitive Swimming

National-level champion with consistent medal-winning performance over a decade.

Sports Education

Academic expertise in physical education and mentoring students in sports.

Women Empowerment

Encouraging women participation in sports and building confidence through fitness.

Endurance Training

Specialization in building stamina, resilience, and mental strength.

International Representation

Represented India in global swimming competitions and endurance events.

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This approach does not deny medical science. It adds a behavioural and consciousness layer that asks why the body chose that expression.

Research Contributions & Conceptual Models

  • Represented India – Asia Pacific Aquatic Championships
  • Bronze Medal – 400m Individual Medley (South Korea)
  • National Swimming Champion (Multiple Years)
  • Completed 19 km Open Water Swim – Bhagirathi–Hooghly River
  • Competed – Lake Zürich Swim (26.4 km, Switzerland)
  • Mentor – Students at Delhi University
  • Promoter – Women’s Participation in Sports
  • Contributor – Endurance & Fitness Training

Role within EarthBodyMapping.org

  • Professor – Lady Shri Ram College, Delhi University
  • International Open Water Swimmer
  • National Swimming Champion
  • Sports Mentor & Educator
  • Women’s Sports Advocate

“True strength comes from aligning the body, mind, and nature through discipline and flow.”

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