Assam’s ace swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika becomes the first from the North East to cross the English Channel both ways.
Hazarika completed the 78 km distance to and fro, clocking a time of 31 hours by swimming it in a relay from England’s Hampshire to Calis in France and then back on Wednesday.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, A momentous triumph and immense pride for Assam! Heartiest congratulations to the trailblazing swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika for conquering the North Channel, etching his name in history as the first Assamese to achieve this remarkable feat! Your success is an inspiration to us all!
A momentous triumph and immense pride for Assam! Heartiest congratulations to the trailblazing swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika for conquering the North Channel, etching his name in history as the first Assamese to achieve this remarkable feat! Your success is an inspiration to us all! pic.twitter.com/StxGiLJYQk
— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 19, 2023
