Paramotoring 97-year-old woman soars high in Pune, inspires netizens

video shows Usha Thuse seamlessly gliding across the sky in Nagpur.

She has overcome her challenges as a dedicated schoolteacher and a nurturing mother to four daughters.

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Defining what resilience and a zest for life actually means, a 97-year-old woman from Nagpur, Maharashtra, has taken to the skies in a thrilling paramotoring adventure in Pune.

Widowed early in her marriage, Usha Thuse gracefully navigated the challenges of life, excelling as both a dedicated schoolteacher and a nurturing mother to four daughters, as reported by The Free Press Journal.

A viral video, shared by industrialist Anand Mahindra on X (formerly Twitter), captured the indomitable spirit of “ajji” as she fearlessly approached the paramotoring adventure. Staff of Flying Rhino, a paramotoring firm, ensured she was securely fastened into the equipment, complete with a helmet.

It’s NEVER too late to fly.
She’s my hero of the day… pic.twitter.com/qjskoIaUt3

— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) November 23, 2023

X users flooded the platform with admiration for Usha’s courage, addressing her affectionately as “grandma”. Messages of encouragement echoed across the social media sphere, with one user noting, “It’s NEVER too late to soar.” Another declared the video was “Truly inspiring”.

आज्जी, you are an inspiration to many !! ❤️🫡 https://t.co/X0fMGrd8aU

— WarriorLilly13 (@Warriorlily13) November 24, 2023

Age is just a number, and it’s NEVER too late to soar. 💕

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Today, I’m inspired by someone defying limits and proving that possibilities are endless. Let’s stop dwelling on what we can’t do and start embracing the limitless potential within us. 🚀 #Inspiration #LimitlessLiving https://t.co/1c5aVcR9Gi

— Pradeep Pai 🇮🇳 (@PradeepPaiLeo) November 23, 2023

All you need is courage and passion, irrespective of age, Kudos 🙏 https://t.co/xL77mjNRrD

— ArunKumar (@arunganta) November 23, 2023

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