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Jiya Rai becomes first female with autism to swim across Catalina Channel
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Jiya covered a distance of 34 km in 15 hours, 01 minute and 43 seconds, starting on midnight on 25 Sep 25 from Catalina Island, and finished at the coast of California near San Pedro on 26 Sep 2025. She is the daughter of Madan Rai, MC-at-Arms II of the Indian Navy and has dedicated this swi
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Indian Para Swimming Team gears up for 2025 Para Swimming World Series in
Updated : 1 year ago IST
A 27-member Indian contingent, comprising 19 para swimmers and 8 officials, is set to represent the nation at the prestigious 2025 Para Swimming World Series, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from March 20 to 23.
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"He is getting due recognition, extremely happy": Kabir Khan on Arjuna awa
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Director Kabir Khan is extremely happy that the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has awarded the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) to para-swimmer Murlikant Rajaram Petkar.
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"Murlikant sir, you are our country's finest champion": Kartik Aaryan on p
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
Actor Kartik Aaryan expressed his happiness for para-athlete Murlikant Petkar after the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports announced that the para-swimmer will be conferred the Arjuna Award (Lifetime) for his outstanding performance in the sport.
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Shams Aalam to Compete as First Swimmer with Paraplegia at 14th National T
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 9: Shams Aalam, a record-breaking Para swimmer from the village of Rathaus in Bihar's Madhubani district, is set to make history as the first swimmer with paraplegia to participate in the National Takshila Open Water Swimming Competition. The event, this year in i
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National para-swimming championship starts in Goa
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The National Para Swimming Championship promises to bring together over 700 participants, including para swimmers, coaches, officials, and support staff from over 27 states and union territories across India
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16-year-old Indian girl creates history by swimming across The English Cha
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
A 16-year-old girl, Jiya Rai, with autism spectrum disorder, successfully swam across the English Channel, a distance of 34 km, in 17 hours and 25 minutes and became the youngest and fastest para swimmer in the world to achieve this feat in solo swimming.
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Tripura CM congratulates para swimmer Binit Roy for winning bronze at Worl
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday congratulated para-swimmer, Binit Roy for winning a bronze medal in CITI Para Swimming World Series Championship in Singapore.
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Paralympic swimmer Samir Barman set to represent India internationally
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Samir Barman, son of Khokan Barman, a daily wage worker, and Geeta Rani Barman, a homemaker, embarked on his journey to Switzerland on the 13th of next month from Delhi. Despite their limited means, Samir's family has been a pillar of support, encouraging him at every step of his athletic ca
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Anurag Thakur congratulates Suyash Jadhav for securing 2024 Paris Paralymp
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur on Thursday congratulated Indian para swimmer Suyash Jadhav for securing the 2024 Paris Paralympics quota in the Men's 50m Butterfly S7 category.
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Suyash Jadhav secures 2024 Paris Paralympics quota in Men's 50m Butterfly
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
Indian para swimmer Suyash Jadhav on Wednesday secured the 2024 Paris Paralympics quota in the Men's 50m Butterfly S7 category with his brilliant performance at the previous Asian Para Games.
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Mahagatha unveiled the book "A Life Changing Approach" written by Dr. Rake
Updated : 2 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 9: Mahagatha Publications proudly announces the release of "A Life Changing Approach," authored by Dr. Rakesh Chandra and Rishikesh Pandey, with editorial guidance from Akansha Dubey. This compelling narrative unveils the inspiring journey of Satendra Singh Lohiya
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