# 7-Year-Old Ishank Swims 29km from Sri Lanka to India in Under 10 Hours, Sets World Record

> Seven-year-old Ishank from Ranchi has set a world record by swimming 29 km across the Palk Strait from Sri Lanka to India in 9 hours 50 minutes. The Class 3 student of DAV Shyamali trained daily under coaches and comple…

Published: 2026-05-05 · Desk: Latest · Source: NDTV

Seven-year-old Ishank from Ranchi has made history by setting a world record after swimming nearly 29 kilometres across the dangerous Palk Strait from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in India.

He completed the challenging swim in 9 hours and 50 minutes, becoming the youngest swimmer to cross the route. The feat, achieved on April 30, 2026, earned him the “Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer” certificate from the Universal Records Forum.

A Class 3 student of DAV Shyamali, Ishank trained 4–5 hours daily at Dhurwa Dam under coaches Aman Kumar Jaiswal and Bajrang Kumar. His achievement has brought pride to his school, Ranchi, and the nation, and is being praised as a remarkable example of discipline, courage, and determination at a very young age.

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