Maharashtra

Maharashtra is a state in the western peninsular region of India occupying a substantial portion of the Deccan Plateau.

Open Water Swimming

The Interstate Swim is a 5 km sea swim held in India from Maharashtra to Goa, organized by the Goa Open Water Swimming Club.
7-year-old Kiuchenghan Phukon swam unassisted 12 km from Elephanta Island to the Gateway of India on 4 February 2026 with observer Rahul Chiplunkar of the Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation.
15-year-old Gariyashi Chutia pioneered an unassisted 16.3 km swim from Karanja Jetty to the Gateway of India on 7 February 2026 with observer Pavitra Poilkar of the Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation.
11-year-old Kangkita Das swam an unassisted 16.3 km from Revas Jetty to the Gateway of India on 7 February 2026 with observer Rahul Chiplunkar of the Open Water Amateur Aquatics Federation.