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On 14 April, 2024, at 5 am, the coast of Talaimannar in Sri Lanka was a bustling hub of activity. A team was busy checking arrangements and making sure all the documents and safety measures were in place. Amidst this flurry of activity, two men sat calm and composed, as they were about to attempt one of the most difficult challenges of their life — swimming across the Palk Strait.
Their swim in the open ocean started shortly after 5 am, and Bharat Sachdeva and Shaaswat Sharma swam across the challenging 32 km stretch near the Ram Setu in 10 hours 30 minutes, non-stop.
They encountered choppy waters and tough weather, but nothing deterred the two swimmers from their target. They battled sea sickness, rough waters, sunburn, and many mental challenges to finish this extraordinary feat.
More than the physical barriers, it was a battle of the mind and emotions, share the two swimmers. “Every time we felt sick, or had to…