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Ishank Singh, 7, Youngest Palk Strait Swimmer

2 May 20261 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSIshank Singh, 7,Youngest PalkStrait Swimmer2 May 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

A child from a Ranchi school, the same one attended by cricketer M.S. Dhoni, set a sporting record in early May 2026 news by crossing a sea strait on his own.

Key facts

  • Swimmer: Ishank Singh, 7 years old, belongs to Jharkhand.
  • Water body: the Palk Strait; he started in Sri Lanka and finished in India.
  • Distance and time: an open-sea swim of 29 km completed in 9 hours 50 minutes.
  • Date: 30 April.
  • Recognition: Universal Records Forum (URF) called him the Youngest and Fastest Palk Strait Swimmer.

Exam angle

  • Person in news: Ishank Singh (Jharkhand), youngest to cross the Palk Strait.
  • Record body: Universal Records Forum (URF).
  • Direction of the swim: Sri Lanka to India; stretch of 29 km.

Test yourself

1. Who was recognised by URF as the youngest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait?

Seven-year-old Ishank Singh of Jharkhand completed the swim and was recognised by the Universal Records Forum.

2. In the 2026 Palk Strait swim by a seven-year-old, which course was covered?

The swim began in Sri Lanka and ended in India, covering 29 km.

3. How long did the seven-year-old swimmer take to cross the Palk Strait?

The 29-km open-sea swim was completed in 9 hours 50 minutes.

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