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KIUG: How a mother’s faith and water therapy shaped Pratyasa’s career

The Statesman Kolkata

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December 02, 2025

By the age of three, Pratyasa Ray’s parents had visited many hospitals seeking a remedy for her ongoing health problems and impaired growth.

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Her mother, Charushree, discovered that water therapy might benefit children with serious health issues and chose to pursue that treatment.

What began as therapy has now become Pratyasa’s life. The 23-year-old is among the top swimmers in the country and demonstrated her talent at the Khelo India University Games Rajasthan 2025, winning three gold medals, one silver and one bronze at the Sawai Man Singh Swimming Complex.

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