Overview

• His relay swim began at 1:30 am on July 30 and took 13 hours to finish, marking his 14th sea crossing.
• Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Hazarika, calling the accomplishment a proud moment for Assam.
• Previous highlights include a two-way English Channel crossing in July 2023 and a 42.5-km Arabian Sea relay with Rimo Saha in December 2024.
• The Antarctic expedition will involve over a month of acclimatization at sea, travel by ship and constant medical oversight.
• Hazarika’s career progression from solo channels to relay swims reflects his focus on pushing endurance limits for regional recognition.