Who Is Ishank Singh? Seven-Year-Old Indian Swimmer Sets World Record with 29-Km Swim Across Palk Strait
The Class 3 student covered 29 km against strong currents and aimed to beat the existing Guinness World Records mark.
- On Thursday, April 30, seven-year-old Ishank Singh completed a 29-kilometer swim across the Palk Strait from Talaimannar, Sri Lanka, to Dhanushkodi, India, in nine hours and 50 minutes.
- To prepare for the grueling swim, Singh underwent rigorous training for several months, practicing four to five hours daily at Dhurwa Dam while swimming between 15 and 20 kilometers each day.
- Guided by coaches Aman Kumar Jaiswal and Bajrang Kumar, Singh earned the titles of "Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer" and "2026 OWSAT World Record" from prominent swimming bodies.
- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren and Principal Jha praised Singh's achievement as a testament to the seven-year-old's discipline and courage.
- Looking toward future endurance challenges, Singh aspires to complete a two-way swim across the Palk Strait, building on his prior athletic success including a 5-kilometer marathon completed in 30 minutes.
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7-year-old Ranchi boy creates record: Ishank Singh swims 29 km from Sri Lanka to India in under 10 hours
Ishank Singh, a resident of Dhurwa in Ranchi, swam from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu, covering a distance of nearly 29 kilometres. The crossing was completed on April 30, 2026, in 9 hours and 50 minutes.
Who is Ishank Singh? Seven-year-old Indian swimmer sets world record with 29-km swim across Palk Strait
Seven‑year‑old swimming prodigy Ishank Singh has etched his name in history by completing the arduous 29‑km open‑water swim across the Palk Strait, from Sri Lanka’s Talaimannar to Tamil Nadu’s Dhanushkodi.
Ranchi boy, 7, sets world record by swimming across Palk Strait within 10 hours
The Palk Strait, which lies between India and Sri Lanka, is challenging due to strong currents, sea waves, and unpredictable weather. However, Ishank Singh overcame these obstacles to swim the 29-kilometre stretch between Talaimannar in Sri Lanka and Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu.
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