Two Bangladeshi swimmers, Mostafizur Rahman and Homayed Ishaq Moon, made a strong mark in the Oceanman 2026 open-water swimming competition held in Thailand’s Andaman Sea. Competing in the 10-kilometer category for ages 29 to 39, Mostafizur completed the swim in 4 hours 41 minutes 33 seconds, while Homayed finished in 5 hours 17 minutes 33 seconds. Their participation demonstrated both endurance and mental strength in challenging sea conditions.

Mostafizur Rahman is a well-known Bangladeshi athlete who previously conquered the Bangla Channel and successfully completed the Half Ironman in Spain. Homayed Ishaq Moon also has similar achievements, being both a Half Ironman finisher and a Bangla Channel swimmer. Their performances in Oceanman 2026 highlight Bangladesh’s growing presence in international open-water swimming.

The Oceanman series is recognized as one of the world’s major open-water swimming events. The participation and successful completion by these two Bangladeshi swimmers serve not only as personal milestones but also as an inspiring story for the nation’s sports community.