Maharashtra's Divya Mahajan completed the North Channel swim in 15 hours and 50 minutes on August 29 as part of her Mission SaptSagar, becoming the world's youngest female swimmer to do so. She crossed the 12–15°C waters despite gruelling conditions. CM Devendra Fadnavis hailed the achievement as a proud moment sending a message to young girls. The feat carries the Indian flag across the world's oceans.
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Maharashtra Swimmer Divya Mahajan Completes North Channel Swim
Divya Mahajan from Maharashtra completed the North Channel swim in 15 hours and 50 minutes on August 29 as part of Mission SaptSagar. She crossed waters at 12–15°C, becoming the world's youngest female swimmer to do so. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis hailed the achievement.
Shreeshyam Verma
Aug 30, 2026
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Key Takeaways
- •Divya Mahajan is world's youngest female North Channel swimmer
- •Swimmer braves 12 degree Celsius water for over 15 hours
- •Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis hails the record feat
Source: MBN News Desk
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