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Palk Strait Crossing Summary
Key statistics of the record-breaking swim.
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Seven-year-old boy sets world record with 29km swim from Sri Lanka to ...
Seven-year-old swimmer Ishank from Ranchi has achieved a rare feat by crossing a challenging sea route between Sri Lanka and India, setting a new world record at a very young age. The young swimmer from Dhurwa in Ranchi created history by swimming nearly 29 kilometres from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in India across the dangerous Palk Strait in just 9 hours and 50 minutes. With this, he has become the youngest swimmer in the world to cross the route and has set a new world record. This achievement was completed on April 30, 2026. It is the result of rigorous training, discipline and strong determination. For this feat, he has been awarded the Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer world record certificate by the Universal Records Forum. To achieve this goal, Ishank practised for 4 to 5 hours daily at the Dhurwa Dam in Ranchi. He received special training under the guidance of his coaches Aman Kumar Jaiswal and Bajrang Kumar. His achievement has brought pride to Jharkhand and the entire country. Ishank, a Class 3 student of DAV Shyamali in Ranchi, has also been praised by his school. The school principal said that Ishank Singh’s achievement is a matter of pride for the school, the city of Ranchi and the entire country, adding that setting a world record at such a young age by facing challenging sea conditions reflects extraordinary courage, discipline and determination. He further said that Ishank has proved that with dedication and proper guidance, any goal can be achieved, and wished him a bright future. The principal also said that performing such a brave act at such a young age is unique and his success will inspire other students, making it a proud moment for the school. Source: NDTV --Agencies #Watch | 7-Year-Old From Jharkhand Swims 29 Km In Nearly 10 Hours, Creates Record pic.twitter.com/wPSUJscpH8— NDTV (@ndtv) May 1, 2026
Youngest ever: 7-year-old swims 29km from Sri Lanka to India -
A seven-year-old boy from Ranchi has set a remarkable world record after successfully swimming across the challenging Palk Strait between Sri Lanka and India. Ishank, a Class 3 student from DAV Shyamali in Ranchi’s Dhurwa area, swam approximately 29 kilometres from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in India, completing the demanding open-water route in 9 hours and 50 minutes. The feat was achieved on April 30, 2026, News.Az reports, citing foreign media. With this performance, he has been recognised as the youngest swimmer in the world to complete the crossing, earning a “Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer” world record certificate from the Universal Records Forum. RECOMMENDED STORIES Sikh rights issue raised at Baku youth forum Mumbai-Pune Missing Link opens, cuts travel time Tim Cook celebrates India's ascent as Apple's next major growth engine At least 10 dead as heavy rains hit India's Bengaluru The Palk Strait is known for its difficult sea conditions, including strong currents and long-distance endurance challenges. Ishank’s successful crossing is being widely recognised as a rare achievement for someone of his age. According to reports, the young swimmer trained intensively for months, practicing around 4 to 5 hours daily at Dhurwa Dam in Ranchi. He was guided by coaches Aman Kumar Jaiswal and Bajrang Kumar, who helped prepare him for the physical and mental demands of open-water swimming. School officials and teachers have praised his achievement, describing it as a moment of pride for the school, the city of Ranchi, and the country. The school principal said the record reflects exceptional discipline, courage, and determination, especially given the difficult conditions of the sea route. He also noted that Ishank’s success demonstrates how dedication and proper coaching can help young students achieve extraordinary goals, adding that his achievement will inspire others. The record-setting swim has brought widespread attention to the young athlete, with his accomplishment already being celebrated as one of the most unusual endurance feats by a child swimmer in recent years. News.Az By Aysel Mammadzada
Seven-Year-Old Ranchi Swimmer Ishank Sets World Record by Crossing Palk ...
Seven-year-old Ishank from Ranchi sets a world record by swimming 29 km across the Palk Strait from Sri Lanka to India in 9 hours 50 minutes, becoming the youngest and fastest swimmer to achieve the feat, earning global recognition and bringing pride to Jharkhand and the nation.
Seven-Year-Old Indian Boy Sets World Record With 29-Kilometre Palk ...
Seven-year-old swimmer Ishank from Ranchi has achieved a rare feat by crossing a challenging sea route between Sri Lanka and India, setting a new world record at a very young age. The young ...
