Ridhya V.R. is a young athlete and creative storyteller from Chennai, India. At just eight years old, she has already shown remarkable determination, discipline, and curiosity across sports and learning.Ridhya is an 8-year-old student studying in Grade III and residing in Chennai. She trains in karate and is also a competitive swimmer. In May 2025, she participated in the IronKids Triathlon held in Da Nang, Vietnam, where she completed a 75 m swim, 3 km cycling, and 1 km run in 32 minutes and 55 seconds. She also holds a world record for the longest upside-down bar hang, with a remarkable duration of 8 minutes and 30 seconds. In addition to her sporting achievements, Ridhya began writing blogs in 2024 (www.ridhyavr.blogspot.com) and went on to publish her first collection, The Little Blogger’s Diary 2024. She has been recognised by the India Book of Records as the youngest Indian to complete an IronKids Triathlon. Her inspiring journey has been featured in Malayala Manorama, and she has also been recognised as a “Changemaker” by The Better India. She was awarded the Asia Talent Award 2025 for her achievements in sports.