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MP’s only aspirant selected in Indian Navy ‘Rupal’. Among 11 girls from India, the swimming champ is the only one from state to be selected

MP’s only aspirant selected in Indian Navy ‘Rupal’
Among 11 girls from India, the swimming champ is the only one from state to be selected

The only aspirant from Madhya Pradesh who made it to Indian Navy selections this year is 21-year-old Rupal Dubey. She is among the 11 females selected from all over the country in the Indian Navy this year. There were more than 2.5 lakh aspirants who apply for vacancies in Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air force.
Among these, after clearing two rounds of one of most challenging entrance examination SSB (Service Selection Board) tests, Rupal finally made it to Indian Navy.
Sharing her inspirational story, Rupal said, “When destiny decides for you, it is usually better than even your imaginations, which is the case for me.” She is a national swimmer, who has represented Madhya Pradesh in more than 15 national competitions.
“My father (labour inspector Ravindra Dubey) has represented India in International swimming championship and my brother (manager Rohitansh Dubey) has been a swimmer too,” Rupal said. Guided by the duo, she was a national champ with a love for swimming.
“However, in long-term swimming as career was difficult, so I decided to focus on working for my country, serve my country,” Rupal said. From Class 10, she focused on academics and excelled in the same.
“After completing my school, I studied engineering and recently completed bachelor of engineering (BE) from Devi Ahilya Vishwa Vidyalaya (DAVV),” Rupal said. Further, she finally attempt SSB test and cleared it.
“The second round of interviews after written test is extremely challenging, because you are tested on various aspects for five days,” Rupal said. She did not give up and showed sportsmanship, which helped her bag the vacancy.
“The pressure to perform mostly takes over people, but I am blessed, because I had experience of the same since I was nine years old,” Rupal said. Further, she gives credit to her mentor Colonel Nikhil Diwanji, who guided and trained her for attempting the examination.
“Another person, whose contribution will make my life easier is my mother (Rashmi), as she has helped me become disciplined and organised,” Rupal said.
She is the only one from MP to get selected in Indian Navy among 11 girls from India, who got selected to serve in Indian Navy logistics branch. Rupal will join Indian Naval Academy in Kerala from today, i.e. July 16, 2022.

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