Meenakshi Pahuja successfully completed Palk Strait Swimming on 2nd April 2023 starting from Thalaimannar (Sri Lanka) at 10.30pm (01/04/2023) and finishing at Arachamunai at 9.49 am ( 02/04/2023) covering a distance of 28km in 11hrs 19 min.
Its just not about swimming palk strait but months before you start your paperwork.
Clearance & approval of various agencies, Govt. of India and Govt. of Sri Lanka. The swimming was observed by Aquatic Association, Madurai.
Mr NJ Boss, General Secretary of Tamil Nadu Mechanised Boat Welfare association, Mr. S.Sampatkumar, Customs officer,Rameswaram were among the guest who received her.
She and her crew of 18 members including Aquatic Association Madurai members left Srilanka fisheries boat ferry Rameswaram on 1st April 2023 4.30 PM and reached Thalaimannar by 8 PM. Her swimming started at10.30 pm . The swim was flagged off by Mr N Kannan, Hon’ble Secretary, Aquatic Association Madurai. During her swimming she faced many challenges including jelly fishes, unexpected current and waves but her determination made her continue her swim. After entering the Indian border, she had to face high waves. The dignitaries from various field gathered to congratulate her
