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80-Year-Old Dr Shraddha Chauhan Becomes Oldest Indian Woman to Skydive

Her 10,000-foot tandem dive under her son’s guidance at Skyhigh India’s Narnaul Airstrip has drawn over 126,000 views online.

80-Year-Old Indian Woman Makes History with 10,000-Ft Skydive  | Image: Instagram
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Elderly Woman Celebrates Her 80th Birthday By Skydiving From 10,000 Feet
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Overview

  • Chauhan performed the tandem skydive on her 80th birthday to fulfill a lifelong dream.
  • The jump from 10,000 feet took place at Skyhigh India’s drop zone at Narnaul Airstrip in Haryana.
  • Brigadier Saurabh Singh Shekhawat, her son and Skyhigh India chief instructor, guided her through the descent.
  • She completed the free fall and parachute landing despite vertigo, cervical spondylitis, and spinal disc issues.
  • The official Skyhigh India Instagram video has topped 126,000 views and attracted widespread congratulatory messages.