Arati Gupta (born Arati Saha; 24 September 1940 – 23 August 1994) was an Indian long-distance swimmer who became the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel on 29 September 1959, at the age of 19. [1][2][3][4] In 1960, she became the first Indian sportswoman to be awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honor in India.

Feb 28, 2024 · Arati Saha was the first female player of India to be awarded the Padma Shri in 1960. In 1960, she received the Padma Shri. She was the first Indian woman to win this award as a sport. In 1999, the Department of Posts made a stamp of her that cost three pounds. In 1996, a statue of Arati Saha was put up near her home.

Aug 23, 1994 · He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1960. She was the first Indian woman player to receive this award. In 1999, the Department of Posts celebrated his victory by bringing a stamp of den 3 denomination. In 1996, a colony of Aarti Saha was erected near his residence. The 100-meter-long lane in front of the bust was renamed after him.

Arati Saha shattered all the barriers by taking an unconventional career choice as a swimmer, at the age of 5. She went on to win 22 medals before even completing a decade in her career. She became the first Asian woman to cross the English Channel, a …

Sep 24, 2020 · Arati Saha became the second Indian after Mihir Sen to swim across the daunting English Channel. The next year, in 1960, Saha was awarded Padma Shri - fourth highest Civilian award in India.

Sep 29, 2022 · Arati Saha’s feat prompted accolades from many eminent personalities, and on 30th September, All India Radio broadcasted her achievement. She won the Padma Shri Award in 1960, and in 1999 the Department of Posts commemorated her feat by introducing a postage stamp of Rs. 3 denomination.

Sep 24, 2020 · Arati Saha was an Indian swimmer who became the first Asian woman to swim across the English Channel on September 29, 1959. Following her success, she was awarded …

Aug 20, 2023 · Arati Saha won 22 state-level competitions in West Bengal between 1945 and 1951, including the 100-meter freestyle, 200-meter breaststroke, and 300-meter breaststroke.

Aug 23, 2024 · Awards and Honors: In recognition of her remarkable accomplishment, Arati Saha received numerous awards and accolades, including the prestigious Padma Shri, one of India’s highest civilian honors.

On 29 September 1959, Saha became the first Asian woman to swim the 33.5 km English Channel finishing in 16 hours 20 minutes at the age of 19. In 1960, she became the first Indian sportswoman to be awarded the Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian honor in India.