India, April 20 -- Ten swimmers from from Barshi tehsil in Solapur district, aged between 9 and 14 years, successfully crossed 30 kilometres of Palk Straits between India and Sri Lanka on May 14. Nine-year-old Tanvi Navale became the youngest swimmer to cross the channel, according to their coach.

The Palk Straits is a narrow body of water that separates India (Tamil Nadu) from Sri Lanka and is connected to the Gulf of Mannar. The strait is named after Robert Palk, a former governor of Madras Presidency. The event was held to commemorate the birth anniversary of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Balraje Pingle, coach, said, "The event was conducted under the supervision of the Indian Coast Guard and the Sri Lanka Navy. After two hours of de...