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Always wearing what I love the most! We are blessed with a culture that has inherited and protected such incredible crafts as a part of our daily life ❤️#nationalhandloomday 🧡
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Three years ago, Ankita Konwar didn't even know how to swim.
Today, she has crossed one of the toughest open-water challenges on the planet—the English Channel.
As part of a six-member international relay team, she completed the iconic Dover-to-Calais crossing in 13 hours and 5 minutes, becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to achieve this historic feat.
The English Channel tests everything—freezing waters, powerful currents, unpredictable tides and constantly changing weather. But sometimes, the biggest obstacle isn't the water. It's believing you belong there.
What makes this story unforgettable is that Ankita wasn't born a swimmer. In just three years, she transformed herself into an endurance athlete, completed a Full Ironman, raced the T100 Triathlon, and now has the English Channel to her name.
Her words say it best: If someone who wasn't even a swimmer once can stand here today, then anything is possible with consistency and courage.
@5Earthy
#AnkitaKonwar #EnglishChannel #WomenInSports #EnduranceAthlete #TrailblazHER
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Assam's Ankita Konwar becomes first woman from Northeast to cross English Channel
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Heartiest congratulations to Ankita Konwar on becoming the first woman from the Northeast to successfully swim across the English Channel.
This remarkable achievement is a proud moment for Assam and an inspiration for countless young people. Wishing her continued success in the years ahead.
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A moment of immense pride for Assam and the Northeast as 𝐀𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐊𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐚𝐫 becomes the first woman from the region to successfully swim across the English Channel. Her extraordinary feat reflects courage, resilience, and determination.
Heartiest congratulations and best wishes for the future.
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Heartiest congratulations to Ankita Konwar @5Earthy on becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to complete the iconic English Channel Relay Swim.
Her determination, endurance, and resilience are an inspiration to countless young people to dream bigger and push beyond boundaries. A proud moment for Assam and the entire Northeast.
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Heartiest congratulations to @5Earthy on becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to complete the English Channel relay crossing.
From a non-swimmer three years ago to an Ironman, T100, and now an English Channel swimmer, she continues to redefine human endurance. Bravo!
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#NetSnippet | Assam’s Ankita Konwar has become the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to swim across the English Channel as part of an international relay team. She completed the challenging open-water crossing between England and France in nearly 13 hours, overcoming cold waters, strong currents, and unpredictable weather.
Konwar, who took up swimming only three years ago, has previously completed a Full Ironman in Barcelona and the T100 Triathlon in Dubai. Following the achievement, she said she hoped her journey would encourage more women and young athletes to pursue their goals with consistency and determination.
@5Earthy
#AnkitaKonwar #EnglishChannel #Assam #NortheastIndia #WomenInSports #NortheastToday
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Remember the ones who stand with you but NEVER forget the ones who don’t.
#PahalgamTerrorAttack #IndianArmy
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The world must unite! Terrorism is a challenge to humanity, democracy & the happiness of common people. The ideology must be destroyed by any means necessary. Salute Govt of India & Indian armed forces. Salute our allies. Zero Tolerance To Terrorism. #operationsindoor #jaihind
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During my morning run. India ranked fifth in global air pollution level in 2024!
I guess we will be ranking 1st in 2025 💔 #pollution
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One with the unbelievable energy of the crowd 🚩🙏🏽
You don’t need “VIP” access to be a part of the Mahakumbh.
#mahakumbh @milindrunning
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Cycling from Bangalore to Belgaum!!
#MilindSomanOnGreenRide @milindrunning
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