Saji Valasseril

Swimming Instructor, Furniture Shop Owner

Indian Aluva, Kochi, Kerala, India

Quick Info

ProfessionSwimming Instructor, Furniture Shop Owner
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1963
Age63 years
BirthplaceAluva, Kochi, Kerala, India

Latest News about Saji Valasseril

31/05/2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Saji Valasseril in a 2026 episode of Mann Ki Baat, highlighting his work training more than 15,000 people in swimming. The recognition drew attention to his free swimming lessons in Kerala and his focus on water safety and survival training.

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameSwimming Guru
Known ForProviding free river-swimming lessons to more than 15,000 people over the last 17 years

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColourBlack
Hair ColourGrey

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

Wife/SpouseJiji (homemaker)
Children
  • Son - Jerin
  • Daughter - Merin (physiotherapist)
Parents
FatherV Thomas Mani (Swimmer)

Career

Overview
  • Started swimming at the age of 6
  • Began providing swimming training after the Thattekad boat accident
  • Founded Valasseril River Swimming Club (VRSC) in 2012
  • Focuses on practical water survival training
Achievements
  • Taught more than 15,000 people to swim
  • Special efforts to teach children with disabilities

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Learned swimming from his father in the Periyar river
2. Started with only four children before expanding his classes
3. Recognized as an Adventure Swimming Trainer
4. Came into news after being praised by PM Narendra Modi
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