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03 May 2026
Picture courtesy @airnewsalert.Seven-year-old swimmer Ishank Singh creates history by successfully crossing the 29-km Palk Strait.He completes the open-water swim from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in Tamil Nadu.He emerges as one of the youngest swimmers to accomplish this remarkable feat.
Yes. This achievement was made by seven-year-old Ishank Singh from Ranchi. He has made history after swimming across the Palk Strait between Sri Lanka and India.
At an age when most children play and attained schools, carrying bags of books on their shoulders, Ishank gained international glory by completing a nearly 29-kilometre sea swim and set a world record.
The young swimmer crossed the stretch from Talaimannar in Sri Lanka to Dhanushkodi in India in 9 hours and 50 minutes. His feat has brought attention from people across the country, with many praising his hard work and determination at such a young age.
Ishank, who lives in Dhurwa in Ranchi,capital city of Jharkhand, completed the challenging swim on April 30, 2026. According to reports, he has now become the youngest swimmer in the world to cross the Palk Strait route.
The achievement is considered difficult because of changing sea conditions and strong currents. Despite the challenge, Ishank successfully completed the swim in under 10 hours. For this achievement, he received the “Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer" certificate from the Universal Records Forum.
The boy was reportedly trained for several hours every day before attempting the swim. He practised at Dhurwa Dam in Ranchi and followed a strict training schedule.
His coaches, Aman Kumar Jaiswal and Bajrang Kumar, guided him through the preparation. Reports said Ishank spent around four to five hours daily in practice to build the stamina needed for the long-distance swim.
People from Jharkhand have celebrated the achievement, calling it a proud moment for the state and the country.
Ishank studies in Class 3 at DAV Shyamali in Ranchi. His school reportedly also praised his achievement and described it as a moment of pride for students and teachers alike.
As per reports, the school principal said Ishank showed courage, discipline and focus by taking on such a difficult challenge at a very young age. He added that the young swimmer’s success proves that dedication and proper guidance can help achieve big goals.
