Neha Ahuja

Neha Ahuja
Personal information
Born (1981-09-27) 27 September 1981 (age 42)
Delhi, India
OccupationAlpine skier
Skiing career
DisciplinesSlalom, giant slalom
Olympics
Teams1 – (2006)
Medals0
Medal record
Women's alpine skiing
Representing  India

Neha Ahuja[1] (born September 27, 1981) is an Indian alpine skier who represented India in the 2006 Winter Olympics held in Torino, Italy. Ahuja was also the flag bearer in the opening and closing ceremonies. She has achieved several milestones in skiing for India. She is the first Indian woman to have qualified for the Winter Olympics.[2] She is also the first woman to qualify for both the slalom and giant slalom events in the Olympics.[3] Ahuja was one of four Indians competing at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin. She placed 51st in the slalom (SL) and 42nd in the giant slalom (GS) events.[4] Her older sister Shefali Ahuja represented India in the 3rd Winter Asian games held in Harbin, China, and her younger sister Swati Ahuja participated in the fourth season of MTV Roadies.

  1. ^ "Neha AHUJA - Olympic Alpine skiing | India". International Olympic Committee. 22 June 2016. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  2. ^ Baldwin, Alan (23 February 2006). "Ahuja makes her mark in winter Olympics". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 25 February 2019.
  3. ^ Farnell, Shauna (22 February 2006). "51st place just fine with Neha Ahuja". www.vaildaily.com. Retrieved 4 April 2020.
  4. ^ Farnell, Shauna (22 February 2006). "51st place and smiling". www.aspentimes.com. Retrieved 4 April 2020.