Bengaluru Couple Makes History by Swimming from Sri Lanka to India
Bengaluru Couple Creates History, Swims From Sri Lanka To India In 11 Hours, Becomes First Indian...
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Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade, IT professionals from Bengaluru, have made history as the first Indian couple to swim from Sri Lanka to India. The duo completed the challenging 32-kilometer journey across the Palk Strait in 10 hours and 45 minutes, marking a significant achievement in open-water swimming.
- 01Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade are the first Indian couple to swim from Sri Lanka to India.
- 02The swim covered nearly 32 kilometers across the Palk Strait.
- 03They completed the journey in 10 hours and 45 minutes.
- 04The swim was conducted under strict safety supervision with support from the Indian Coast Guard.
- 05Their achievement sets a new benchmark in Indian open-water swimming.
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Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade, both IT professionals from Bengaluru, have achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first Indian couple to swim from Sri Lanka to India. On May 7, they embarked on a grueling 32-kilometer journey from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu, completing the swim in 10 hours and 45 minutes. The couple faced challenging conditions, including rough waves and strong ocean currents, as documented in viral videos shared on social media. Their swim was conducted under the watchful eye of safety personnel, including the Indian Coast Guard, ensuring a secure crossing. This historic swim not only highlights their endurance and determination but also sets a new benchmark for open-water swimming in India.
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This achievement inspires local swimmers and promotes interest in open-water swimming in India.
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