Shams Aalam, a record-breaking Para swimmer from Rathaus village in Bihar’s Madhubani district, is about to make history by becoming the first paraplegic swimmer to compete in the National Takshila Open Water Swimming Competition. This year, the 14th edition of the event features a challenging 12-kilometer course along the Ganga River in Patna, stretching from Shiva Ghat Digha to Law College Ghat. The Bihar Swimming Association, in partnership with the Swimming Federation of India, is organizing the event with around 50 swimmers from across India, highlighting the spirit of inclusion with male and female athletes, including three Para swimmers.