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Sajan Prakash
Sajan Prakash is an Indian swimmer hailing from Kerala and he competed in 50 to 1500 meters free style swimming.

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Sajan Prakash, Indian SwimmerSajan Prakash is a swimmer from Idukki District of Kerala. This swimmer from India gained prominence in Indian scenario with the participation of much regional, national and international level swimming competition. Sajan Prakash is nicknamed as Indian Michael Phelps.

Early Life of Sajan Prakash
Sajan Prakash has completed his graduation in computer science and pursuing MCA from Annamalai University as open course, because he has a deep concentration in swimming.

Career of Sajan Prakash
Sajan Prakash is an Indian swimmer. Sajan Prakash competed in the men`s 50 meters, 100 meters and 200 meters freestyle swimming butterfly and relay events at the 2015 National Olympics in Kerala.

Records by Sajan Prakash
Sajan Prakash created history in Indian swimming on 8th February 2015 by winning 6 gold and 3 Silver medals in Indian National Games, held at Trivandrum located in Trivandrum District of Kerala. Sajan Prakash was called Indian Michael Phelps. Sajan Prakash holds a national record in 200 meter butterfly and 1500 meter freestyle events.

Participation of Sajan Prakash
Sajan Prakash had participation in the 35th India National Games in Kerala in the year 2015. Sajan Prakash also participated in 100 Meter Butterfly, but he fails to qualify for Semi Final. He also participated in Asiad Games 2014 held in Incheon, South Korea

Award Received by Sajan Prakash
Sajan Prakash received gold medal in 100 Meter Butterfly swimming. He also received gold medal in 200 Meter Butterfly. Later he won silver in 200 Meter Free Style. He competed for 400 meters in freestyle and received gold twice in national games arena. Sajan Prakash also achieved gold in 800 meters. He also got the highest award in 1500 meters swimming in freestyle. Sajan Prakash also competed 4x100 Meters Relay Free Style. There he won both gold and silver. He also competed in 68th India National Aquatic Championship, Kolkata, West Bengal in the year 2014. In Commonwealth Games, 2014 Glasgow, Scotland, he scored good points in freestyle.

Personal life of Sajan Prakash
Sajan Prakash hails from Vazhathoppu area of Idukki District of Kerala. He is working with Indian Railways, Bengaluru. His mother Shantymol is an ex Indian athlete and has represented India in several international events like Asiad, Commonwealth and Olympics.

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