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.