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Manipal Hospitals presents historic Sri Lanka-India open water swim by ...
Manipal Hospitals, India’s largest pan-India multispecialty hospital network by bed capacity, has reinforced its philosophy of care beyond boundaries with the announcement of a landmark initiative — the first-ever couple open water swim from Sri Lanka to India.Athletes Danish Abdi and Vrushali Prasade are set to traverse the legendary Ram Setu route, symbolically connecting the two nations through a powerful demonstration of resilience, unity, and shared heritage.The announcement was made at a press event in Colombo, attended by the athletes along with Jithu Jose, Group Consultant – International Healthcare Services, and Veena Suram from Manipal Hospitals.Announcing the initiative, Karthik Rajagopal, Chief Operating Officer of Manipal Health Enterprises Limited, said: “This historic swim reflects not only athletic excellence and endurance, but also the deep-rooted cultural and historical connection between India and Sri Lanka.”He further noted that as India continues to be one of the preferred healthcare destinations for Sri Lankan patients, the initiative also strengthens India’s health-connect efforts, supported by clinical systems ensuring athletes’ physiological safety, cardiac endurance, and musculoskeletal preparedness.Demonstrating its continued commitment to world-class service, The Kingsbury Colombo has partnered as the Sri Lankan hospitality partner for the event.Sharing their thoughts, Vrushali Prasade and Danish Abdi expressed enthusiasm about the challenge, saying: “We are excited to take on this unique expedition and are proud to align it with a message of health and wellness. This expedition stands as a powerful symbol of unity, connecting two nations through sport, healthcare, and shared ambition.”More than an athletic feat, the initiative celebrates the deep cultural ties between India and Sri Lanka, highlighting that while borders may exist, far more continues to bind the two nations together.With a network of 12,367 licensed beds as of September 30, 2025, Manipal Hospitals is recognized for its advanced medical expertise, multispecialty care, and patient-centric approach, and maintains strong engagement with Sri Lanka’s medical and patient community, particularly in spine and oncology services.
Youngest ever: 7-year-old swims 29km from Sri Lanka to India -
A seven-year-old boy from Ranchi has set a remarkable world record after successfully swimming across the challenging Palk Strait between Sri Lanka and India. Ishank, a Class 3 student from DAV Shyamali in Ranchi’s Dhurwa area, swam approximately 29 kilometres from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in India, completing the demanding open-water route in 9 hours and 50 minutes. The feat was achieved on April 30, 2026, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. With this performance, he has been recognised as the youngest swimmer in the world to complete the crossing, earning a “Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer” world record certificate from the Universal Records Forum. RECOMMENDED STORIES India elections: Modia seeks victory in opposition-held West Bengal Tamil Nadu elections: TVK early lead triggers celebrations - VIDEO West Bengal election results: BJP gains early lead as counting underway India's markets regulator to soon issue advisory on emerging AI risks The Palk Strait is known for its difficult sea conditions, including strong currents and long-distance endurance challenges. Ishank’s successful crossing is being widely recognised as a rare achievement for someone of his age. According to reports, the young swimmer trained intensively for months, practicing around 4 to 5 hours daily at Dhurwa Dam in Ranchi. He was guided by coaches Aman Kumar Jaiswal and Bajrang Kumar, who helped prepare him for the physical and mental demands of open-water swimming. School officials and teachers have praised his achievement, describing it as a moment of pride for the school, the city of Ranchi, and the country. The school principal said the record reflects exceptional discipline, courage, and determination, especially given the difficult conditions of the sea route. He also noted that Ishank’s success demonstrates how dedication and proper coaching can help young students achieve extraordinary goals, adding that his achievement will inspire others. The record-setting swim has brought widespread attention to the young athlete, with his accomplishment already being celebrated as one of the most unusual endurance feats by a child swimmer in recent years. News.Az By Aysel Mammadzada
Seven-year-old boy sets world record with 29km swim from Sri Lanka to India
A seven-year-old swimmer, Ishank from Ranchi, set a world record by crossing the sea route from Sri Lanka to India, covering 29 km. The feat, noted as rare and accomplished at a very young age, highlights an extraordinary achievement in swimming.
Ranchi's 7‑year‑old swims 29 kms to conquer Palk Strait from Sri Lanka ...
Seven-year-old Ishank Singh from Dhurwa, Ranchi has set a world record after swimming nearly 29 km across the Palk Strait from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in India in 9 hours 50 ...
