Meet Shreya Sundar Iyer, the Bengaluru girl who is breaking gender stereotypes
- Shreya Sundar Iyer, participated in Indian National Rally held in Coimbatore.
- Despite getting a surgery done with a titanium rod for her shoulder injury, Iyer won second place in the rally.
- Iyer had to go through physiotherapy and practice swimming for two hours every day for her speedy recovery.
FollowWhy should boys have all the fun? The fun of throttling out, the fun of shifting gears and the fun of cruising on roads. Shreya Sundar Iyer has proved it to the world that whatever boys can do, girls can do it equally well.
Iyer participated in Indian National Rally on July 10, 2017, and was placed second. The rally was held at Coimbatore.Â
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Podium finish post surgery, placed 2nd and will be aiming for a better placing. Good to be back on the track!
— Shreya Sundar Iyer (@shreya_iyer57) July 11, 2017
#tvsmotors #tvsracing #fmsci pic.twitter.com/iieLYgTWJ3
Joining her hands with TVS Racing team in 2015, Iyer’s journey was not smooth though. Bearing a shoulder injury, she took two months for her partial recovery.
As reported by Vijaya Karnataka, during her practice for the previous edition of Indian National Rally in April, Iyer suffered a shoulder injury. She was operated with a titanium rod in her right shoulder.
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Met with an unfortunate accident that shattered my collar bone. Surgery went well, I will be back soon! #TVSRacing pic.twitter.com/xuuyHGFgel
— Shreya Sundar Iyer (@shreya_iyer57) April 9, 2017
She could not participate in most of the rounds of Indian National Rally at first. After knowing that she has to participate in the fifth round to continue her professional relationship with TVS Racing team, Iyer went through rigorous training for two months. However, her doctor had suggested for four months of rest.
To get a speedy recovery, Iyer had to go through physiotherapy and practised swimming for two hours every day.
After winning second place in Indian National Rally, Iyer is aiming at recovering completely from her injury.
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Swimming. Best therapy. Ever! pic.twitter.com/JOXekVeIpi
— Shreya Sundar Iyer (@shreya_iyer57) June 16, 2017
During her recovery period, Shreya will not be able to participate in the prestigious Maruti Suzuki Dakshin Dare Rally, which will begin from July 16.
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