Afrin becomes 1st from AMU to cross English ChannelIn a momentous first for Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Afrin Jabeen, a B.P.Ed. student, has scripted history by becoming the first-ever AMU student to successfully swim across the English ChannelSaturday August 2, 2025 8:25 PM , ummid.com News NetworkAligarh Muslim University: In a momentous first for Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Afrin Jabeen, a B.P.Ed. student, has scripted history by becoming the first-ever AMU student to successfully swim across the English Channel. "Historic Milestone"As a student of AMU, Afrin’s triumph is not only personal but also a historic milestone for the university. In Afrin, AMU has found a new icon, a daughter of Aligarh who swam into history, carrying the university's name across nations and into global acclaim and offers great promises for future in sports.