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Prakash Kharvi makes it to Limca Book of Records

Prakash Kharvi makes it to Limca Book of Records


Mangalore Today News Network

Prakash KharviUdupi, Feb 15, 2013: Highly talented differently abled swimmer Prakash Kharvi from Kodi in Sastana  has made it to the Limca Book of National Records 2013. What makes his feat of swimming a distance of 13 kms    from St Mary’s Beach Island to  Malpe  on February 7, 2011  more special  is that he could do it despite his right leg being polio afflicted and despite both his hands tied to his back.

Kharvi (30)who has studied upto seventh standard, says his father is his inspiration. He recalls how his father used to teach him swimming whenever they ventured out to fishing.


Prakash Kharvi, the eldest son of Soma Kharvi and Sharada Kharvi couple, has three sisters and a  brother. He married a year ago.

Kharvi has earlier swam a distance of 50 km from Gangolli to Hangarakatte and a distance of 25  km from Hangarakatte to Mulur proving that his disability would never deter his determination to swim. So far several awards have come his way including the 2010 Rajyotsava Award, Mangalore Talent Award and Konkana Kharvi Special Award.


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