Haryana Governor applauds 52-yr-old Goli Shyamala for remarkable 150-Km swim in Bay of Bengal

Hyderabad: Haryana Governor Bandaru Dattatreya has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Shrimati Goli Shyamala, 52, a native of Samarlakota in Kakinada district, Andhra Pradesh, who currently resides in Hyderabad, for her extraordinary achievement of swimming nearly 150 kilometers in the Bay of Bengal.

Over a week, Shyamala completed this remarkable journey from Visakhapatnam to Kakinada.

In a telephonic conversation, Dattatreya praised her bravery and determination, describing her as an inspiration and a role model for people of all ages. He highlighted her passion for ocean swimming, which began as a hobby, and commended her for breaking barriers and proving that age is no obstacle to adventure.

The Governor also noted Shyamala's previous achievements, including a challenging swim near Ram Setu and her demonstrations of skill in Sri Lanka and Lakshadweep. He expressed hope that she would continue to pursue more adventurous feats in the future.

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Incredible Achievement!

I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Goli Shyamala Garu, a 52-year-old swimmer from Samalkot, Kakinada district, for her remarkable feat of swimming 150 km in the sea from #Visakhapatnam's RK Beach to #Kakinada's Suryaraopet NTR Beach. Overcoming… pic.twitter.com/yEEkJvFiuf

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Dattatreya's words of encouragement serve as a tribute to Shyamala's grit and serve to inspire many to follow their passions with unwavering dedication.