02 May 2026
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1 month ago
7-Year-Old Ishank Singh Sets World Record by Swimming Across Palk Strait
Ishank Singh Swimmer
Palk Strait World Record
Youngest Swimmer
India Sri Lanka Swimming
URF Record
TNPSC
Sports
Youngest and Fastest: Ishank Singh’s Palk Strait Odyssey
In April 2026, seven-year-old Ishank Singh from Ranchi, Jharkhand, set a world record by swimming 29 km across the Palk Strait. He started from Talaimannar (Sri Lanka) and reached Dhanushkodi (Tamil Nadu) in just 9 hours and 50 minutes, becoming the youngest and fastest swimmer to complete this challenging route.
Key Highlights:
- Record Holder: Recognized by the Universal Records Forum (URF), surpassing the previous record of 10 hours 30 minutes.
- Rigorous Training: A class 3 student who trained at Dhurwa Dam for 7-8 hours daily to prepare for the strong currents and jellyfish of the Strait.
- National Pride: CM Hemant Soren lauded his feat as a remarkable example of discipline.
For Sports aspirants, this record highlights emerging talent in endurance sports in India.
