Seven-Year-Old Ishank Sets World Record for Longest Swim Across Palk Strait
Seven-Year-Old Indian Boy Sets World Record With 29-Kilometre Palk Strait Swim In 9 Hours And 50 Minutes
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Ishank, a seven-year-old swimmer from Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, has set a world record by swimming nearly 29 kilometers across the Palk Strait from Sri Lanka to India in 9 hours and 50 minutes. His achievement highlights the importance of dedication and training in achieving extraordinary goals.
- 01Ishank is the youngest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait.
- 02He swam 29 kilometers from Talaimannar, Sri Lanka, to Dhanushkodi, India.
- 03The swim took him 9 hours and 50 minutes to complete.
- 04He trained rigorously for 4 to 5 hours daily at Dhurwa Dam.
- 05His achievement has garnered national pride and recognition.
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Ishank, a seven-year-old from Dhurwa in Ranchi, Jharkhand, India, has made history by becoming the youngest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait, a challenging sea route between Sri Lanka and India. On April 30, 2026, he swam nearly 29 kilometers from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in India, completing the feat in 9 hours and 50 minutes. This remarkable achievement has earned him the title of the Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer from the Universal Records Forum. His rigorous training of 4 to 5 hours daily at the Dhurwa Dam, under the guidance of coaches Aman Kumar Jaiswal and Bajrang Kumar, has paid off. Ishank's school, DAV Shyamali, has praised his accomplishment, noting that it reflects extraordinary courage and determination. His success serves as an inspiration to other students and brings pride to his city and country.
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Ishank's achievement inspires young athletes in Jharkhand and across India, encouraging them to pursue their dreams with determination and discipline.
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