7-Year-Old TN Girl Becomes Youngest Taekwondo Instructor, Sets World Record

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14-year-old Indian human calculator Aaryan Shukla who broke world record leaves Anand Mahindra ‘dazed & bewildered’

Mahindra Group chairperson Anand Mahindra on Tuesday praised the math prodigy 14-year-old Aaryan Shukla who broke 6 Guinness World records in one day. Here's what Mahindra said In a post on X, Mahindra said, “14-year-old Aaryan Shukla from India, last month broke the world record for the Fastest time to mentally add 100 four-digit numbers - 30.9 sec. Know all …

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Prakasam girl wins bronze in National Women’s Chess Championship 2025

New Indian Express

ONGOLE: Aamuktha Guntaka, an 8th-class student from Ongole, brought pride to Prakasam district and Andhra Pradesh by playing a key role in securing a Team Bronze medal at the 22nd National Women’s Team Chess Championship 2025, held in Ahmedabad from March 5 to 11. A student of PVR Municipal Girls High School, Aamuktha Guntaka has consistently excelled in chess. She …

Two-time Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones launches boxing career

The Hindu

Jade Jones, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in taekwondo, is launching a career in boxing. Jones took gold for Britain in 2012 and 2016 and competed in four Games, most recently in Paris last year. To be a world champion in two sports would be pretty cool," Jones told the BBC. She was 19 when she won Britain's first Olympic …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Two-time Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones switches to boxing

The Hindu

Jade Jones, a two-time Olympic gold medalist in taekwondo, is launching a career in boxing. Jones took gold for Britain in 2012 and 2016 and competed in four Games, most recently in Paris last year. To be a world champion in two sports would be pretty cool,” Jones told the BBC. She was 19 when she won Britain’s first Olympic …

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1 month ago

Sixteen-year-old packs a punch

The Hindu

E. Kebiraj is one of the most popular martial arts coaches in India. As the general secretary of Mixed Martial Arts Federation of India, the 45-year-old, an exponent of taekwondo, karate, jujitsu, boxing, kickboxing and MMA, is trying his best to make the sport accessible to all across age groups. An eleventh standard student of Church Park, Amalya is well-versed …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Meet ‘Super Skater’ and ‘Human Calculator Kid’, Indian teens shattering limits with Guinness World Record titles

Hindustan Times

Two teens from India have captivated the world with their incredible prowess in education and athletics. They’re 18-year-old "Super Skater" Shrishti Dharmendra Sharma and 14-year-old "Human Calculator Kid" Aaryan Shukla. People are in awe of the ‘Super Skater’ and ‘Human Calculator Kid’ who bagged Guinness World Record titles. The "Super Skater” Shrishti Dharmendra Sharma bagged the record for “Fastest time …

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Thai taekwondo champion swaps the mat for the sheet

China Daily

Thailand's Chanatip Sonkham in action at the 2012 London Olympics. OSPORTS/XINHUA Chanatip Sonkham, a retired female taekwondo practitioner who won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics in the under 49 kg weight class, recently made a surprising comeback to the international stage — on the ice sheets at the ongoing 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin. In quite the switch …

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Thai taekwondo champion swaps the mat for the sheet

China Daily

Thailand's Chanatip Sonkham in action at the 2012 London Olympics. OSPORTS/XINHUA Chanatip Sonkham, a retired female taekwondo practitioner who won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics in the under 49 kg weight class, recently made a surprising comeback to the international stage — on the ice sheets at the ongoing 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin. In quite the switch …

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Thai taekwondo champion swaps the mat for the sheet

China Daily

Thailand's Chanatip Sonkham in action at the 2012 London Olympics. OSPORTS/XINHUA Chanatip Sonkham, a retired female taekwondo practitioner who won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics in the under 49 kg weight class, recently made a surprising comeback to the international stage — on the ice sheets at the ongoing 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin. In quite the switch …

Sport Thai Curling Mat Taekwondo Sonkham

1 month, 1 week ago

Thai taekwondo champion swaps the mat for the sheet

China Daily

Thailand's Chanatip Sonkham in action at the 2012 London Olympics. OSPORTS/XINHUA Chanatip Sonkham, a retired female taekwondo practitioner who won bronze at the 2012 London Olympics in the under 49 kg weight class, recently made a surprising comeback to the international stage — on the ice sheets at the ongoing 9th Asian Winter Games in Harbin. In quite the switch …

Sport Thai Curling Mat Taekwondo Sonkham

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Who is Maaya Rajeshwaran? 15-year-old tennis prodigy who reached WTA 125 semi-final

India Today

At just 15 years old, Maaya Rajeshwaran has been making waves in the tennis world with her remarkable performances. The rising Indian star continued her sensational form at the L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125 Series, securing a place in the semifinals on Friday at the prestigious Cricket Club of India. A Star in the Making Given a qualifying wildcard by …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

15-year-old Chennai girl's leap onto the global map

New Indian Express

This story, as the adage goes, isn’t just about the destination, but more about the journey. This is the story of a fifteen-year-old who from a young age of four, has been nurturing dreams of being an equestrienne — a passion that stemmed from the love for animals, particularly horses. She secured team gold at the Junior National Equestrian Championship …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Hyderabad student Wins Gold at National Senior KYORUGI Taekwondo Championship

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Yet another remarkable achievement by Solitaire Business Schools, as their students wins Gold Medal at the 40th National Senior KYORUGI Taekwondo Championship. Mirza Muqtadir Baig – A First Year Student of BBA at Solitaire Business Schools bagged Gold Medal at the 40th National Senior KYORUGI Taekwondo Championship, held in Hyderabad. Mirza Muqtadir Baig is a First Year Student of …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

13-year-old girl from Cherthala enters India Book of Records with taekwondo performance on Mount Kilimanjaro

The Hindu

Anna Mary Njarackaveli, a 13-year-old girl from Cherthala in Alappuzha, has entered the India Book of Records as the youngest to perform taekwondo on Mount Kilimanjaro. According to the Mountain Climbing Certificate issued by the Tanzania National Parks Conservation Commissioner and the India Book of Records, she successfully summited Stella Point, one of the summits of the highest free-standing mountain …

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National Girl Child Day: Self-defense workshop held at Tawang's PM SHRI School

Hindustan Times

On the occasion of National Girl Child Day, a self-defense workshop was organised for the girl students of PM SHRI School, JNV Tawang. A black belt holder in Taekwondo, Sangey Tsering has trained 238 girl students, to empower them with essential self-defense techniques. The workshop, which focused on promoting self-reliance and personal safety among young girls, had sessions on situational …

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Ranji Trophy 2024-25: 10th-grade student breaks Sourav Ganguly's record, becomes youngest to debut for Bengal

India TV News

10th-grade student Ankit Chatterjee made his Ranji Trophy debut for Bengal at just 15 years of age. He broke legendary cricketer Sourav Ganguly’s record, who made his first class debut during the 1989-90 Ranji Trophy final against Delhi at just 17 years of age. The 15-year-old has done extremely well in age-group cricket, which helped him earn his spot in …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian sports wrap, January 8: Yuva Kabaddi Series: Aravalli Arrows hands Palani Tuskers first Defeat; Murthal Magnets secures maiden win

The Hindu

KABADDI Yuva Kabaddi Series: Aravalli Arrows hands Palani Tuskers first Defeat; Murthal Magnets secures maiden win The 11th Yuva Kabaddi Series — Division 1, held at the Karpagam Academy of Higher Education in Coimbatore, delivered a day of surprises, with the Palani Tuskers suffering its first defeat and the Murthal Magnets finally breaking its winless streak on Tuesday. JANUARY 8 …

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Mumbai Navy School's Class 12 girl conquers seven highest peaks in the world

Hindustan Times

Kaamya Karthikeyan, a Class 12 student at Navy Children School in Mumbai, has made history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale seven highest peaks across seven continents. Kaamya Karthikeyan poses for a picture with the national flag at Vinson Massif as she scripted history by becoming the youngest female in the world to scale the seven …

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Viral Video: Chess champion Gukesh stunned by mentalist Suhani Shah; netizens react

Live Mint

On 16 December 2024, India's Gukesh Dommaraju returned to the country after becoming the youngest Indian chess grandmaster by winning the 2024 FIDE World Championship on 12 December. Recently, Gukesh sat with an Indian mentalist, mind reader and magician – Suhani Shah, and her interaction with her has gone viral on the internet. "She is going to enter the next …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: 60-year-old karate coach ‘harasses’ student, held

Hindustan Times

A 60-year-old karate coach of a girls’ college has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 19-year-old student. An FIR under Sections 75 and 351 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has been registered against accused Charanjit Kashyap. The victim said she started getting karate coaching from the accused who was appointed as coach by the college. ASI Hardeep Singh, who is …

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Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India

CNN

CNN — Gukesh Dommaraju returned home to jubilant scenes at Chennai International Airport on Monday having become the youngest ever chess world champion last week. Students at Gukesh Dommaraju's school in Chennai celebrate after Gukesh became the youngest ever World Chess Champion. Mahesh Kumar A./AP Gukesh broke into tears upon winning the final match against Ding last week, becoming the …

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3 months ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: Youngest ever chess world champion returns home to rock star welcome in India

CNN

CNN — Gukesh Dommaraju returned home to jubilant scenes at Chennai International Airport on Monday having become the youngest ever chess world champion last week. Students at Gukesh Dommaraju's school in Chennai celebrate after Gukesh became the youngest ever World Chess Champion. Mahesh Kumar A./AP Gukesh broke into tears upon winning the final match against Ding last week, becoming the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Who is D Gukesh, the youngest-ever Chess World Championship winner?

The Hindu

D Gukesh created history as the 18-year-old became the youngest Chess World Champion in history after beating Ding Liren in the 14th round of their World Championship clash in Singapore on Thursday. RELATED: Gukesh becomes world champion LIVE reaction: From Tamil Nadu CM to Sachin Tendulkar, more wishes pour in for chess wiz After holding Hikaru Nakamura to a draw …

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3 months, 1 week ago

When 11-year-old Gukesh D revealed his 'youngest world champion' ambition, throwback video goes viral

Hindustan Times

Indian Grandmaster Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest world champion in history after defeating Ding Liren of China. It shows an 11-year-old Gukesh confidently revealing that he wants to be the “youngest world champion” during an interview. Vikas Khanna shared the throwback video of Gukesh D with the caption: "Power of manifestation". In the video, a young Gukesh confidently says he …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Kangana Ranaut, Karan Johar, R Madhavan shower praise on 18-yr-old chess world champion Gukesh: ‘Historic day for India’

Hindustan Times

Kangana, Karan, Madhavan praise Gukesh Taking to her Instagram Stories, Kangana Ranaut shared an edited video of Gukesh. He also shared an old video of Gukesh talking about wanting to become the youngest world chess champion. Jr NTR, Kamal Haasan, Arjun, Chiranjeevi laud him Jr NTR took to X and said, "A grand salute to @DGukesh, India's prodigy and the …

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3 months, 1 week ago

R Madhavan to Kangana Ranaut, film celebrities congratulate D Gukesh on becoming youngest World Chess Champion

India TV News

India's D Gukesh became the youngest World Chess Champion by defeating the defending champion Ding Liren from China. The country is immensely proud of you, young Gukesh Dommaraju, who becomes the youngest chess player to win the World Chess Championship,'' she wrote along with the video featuring the victory moment of Gukesh. Image Source : INSTAGRAMR Madhavan's latest Instagram Stories …

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3 months, 1 week ago

How India’s Gukesh Dommaraju became chess king in a cricket crazy country

Al Jazeera

Gukesh, a teenager from Chennai, is the youngest chess world champion. Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju has become the youngest world chess champion ever after defeating defending champion Ding Liren of China. “I want to become a world champion.” By the age of 12, Gukesh had become a grandmaster – the highest title a chess player can attain – making …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Champ Started Moving Chess Pieces at Seven

Deccan Chronicle

New Delhi: Nurtured by parents who put their careers on hold for his growth and didn't hesitate to seek crowd-funding for his dreams, D Gukesh manifested his destiny as a seven-year-old and turned it into reality in just over a decade's time.The 18-year-old defeated Ding Liren of China to become the youngest ever world chess champion capping a fabulous year …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Youngest Indian GM to youngest chess champ

Hindustan Times

There’s a now viral video of an 11-year-old Gukesh saying that he wants to become the youngest world champion. “Even now I feel bad that right after Gukesh became the world’s second youngest GM, I had to ask him to sleep at the Madrid airport on our way to a Gibraltar tournament,” said Rajini Kanth. Then you can do whatever …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Indian teen Gukesh Dommaraju becomes the youngest chess world champion after beating Chinese rival

Associated Press

NEW DELHI — Indian teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest chess world champion Thursday after beating the defending champion Ding Liren of China in the final match of their series in Singapore. The Indian teen prodigy has long been considered a rising star in the chess world after he became a chess grandmaster at 12. Dommaraju is now the second …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Chess: India's D Gukesh Makes History As Youngest World Chess Champion

ABP News

Indian grandmaster D Gukesh made history as youngest World Chess Champion in Singapore on Thursday. Gukesh capitalized on the mistake with a brilliant move, clinching the victory and earning the title of 18th World Chess Champion, becoming the youngest undisputed champion in history. D Gukesh in tears after defeating Ding Liren in World Chess Championship "It's the best day of …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder

CNN

CNN — Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday. Social media clips showed fans back in India celebrating Gukesh’s victory wildly, cheering and hugging as he became the 18th world chess champion and just the country’s second world champion after Viswanathan Anand. My …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Gukesh Dommaraju: 18-year-old Indian becomes the youngest chess world champion ever after Ding Liren blunder

CNN

CNN — Teenager Gukesh Dommaraju became the youngest-ever undisputed classical chess world champion after beating Ding Liren 7.5-6.5 in their best-of-14 final in Singapore on Thursday. Social media clips showed fans back in India celebrating Gukesh’s victory wildly, cheering and hugging as he became the 18th world chess champion and just the country’s second world champion after Viswanathan Anand. My …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Viral video of 11-year-old Gukesh revealing world championship dreams

India Today

"Turn your manifestation into reality," they say—and D. Gukesh has just proven it by winning the World Chess Championship title. D Gukesh in tearns after win: Watch here Watch the video here- Gukesh becomes youngest world champion Indian Grandmaster D. Gukesh created history by becoming the youngest-ever World Chess Champion. He achieved this incredible feat by defeating reigning champion Ding …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

9-year-old Aarit Kapil becomes youngest Indian to beat a chess Grandmaster

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: Nine-year-old Delhi boy Aarit Kapil has become the youngest Indian to beat a chess Grandmaster as he emerged victorious against Raset Ziatdinov of United States in the ninth and penultimate round of the KIIT International open tournament here. At 9 years, 2 months and 18 days, Aarit is the youngest Indian and third in the world to beat a …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Karate Kid who ‘never says never’

New Indian Express

KHAMMAM: In 2016, Aamir Khan-starrer Dangal inspired and entertained millions with the tale of a father empowering his daughters to win medals for India. In a similar story, 18-year-old Chandana Kondapalli, hailing from the remote Gundala mandal of Bhadradri Kothagudem district, inspired by her father’s skills in karate is striving to bring laurels to the country at the Asian Games …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

18-year-old from Karnataka among youngest Indians to get commercial pilot licence

New Indian Express

VIJAYAPURA: Samaira Hullur, an 18-year-old from Vijayapura city, has now carved a niche for herself in the aviation industry by arguably becoming the youngest Indian to hold a Commercial Pilot License. Samaira’s aviation journey began with an intensive six-month training programme at Vinod Yadav Aviation Academy. Under the mentorship of academy founders Vinod Yadav and Captain Tapesh Kumar, she successfully …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ludhiana: Karate champ Tarun packs a power punch to win double gold in Commonwealth Championship

Hindustan Times

Khanna’s Tarun Sharma, a 33-year-old para karate player, has again brought glory by winning two gold medals in the senior male kata K21 category at the 11th Commonwealth Karate Championship. Sharma’s medal cabinet boasts a silver at the 2022 Asian Para Championship in Uzbekistan, a bronze in Malaysia in 2023, and a third-place finish at the 2019 World Championship in …

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Girl garners attention for unique martial arts skill

China Daily

Ten-year-old Liu Shuhan, a girl from a rural village in Bijie, Guizhou province, has drawn public attention for her skillful balance on the soft rim of a plastic basin — a feat many liken to the martial art qinggong. Viewers have called her control "true martial arts skill," with some even analyzing how it's possible for a 32-kilogram child to …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Girl garners attention for unique martial arts skill

China Daily

Girl garners attention for unique martial arts skill By Yang Jun in Guiyang | China Daily Updated: 09:26 AM Nov 27, 2024 Ten-year-old Liu Shuhan, a girl from a rural village in Bijie, Guizhou province, has drawn public attention for her skillful balance on the soft rim of a plastic basin — a feat many liken to the martial art …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Girl garners attention for unique martial arts skill

China Daily

Ten-year-old Liu Shuhan, a girl from a rural village in Bijie, Guizhou province, has drawn public attention for her skillful balance on the soft rim of a plastic basin — a feat many liken to the martial art qinggong. Viewers have called her control "true martial arts skill," with some even analyzing how it's possible for a 32-kilogram child to …

Arts Martial Arts Liu Her Father Martial Shuhan

3 months, 3 weeks ago

World Chess Championship 2024: Who is Gukesh Dommaraju, who could become the youngest ever champion

Live Mint

Indian chess prodigy Gukesh Dommaraju, at just 18 years old, is challenging reigning World Chess Champion Ding Liren of China for the title. A historic opportunity for Gukesh At just 18 years old, Gukesh has the chance to make history by becoming the youngest-ever undisputed World Chess Champion. In 2022, Gukesh surpassed Viswanathan Anand, becoming India’s top-ranked chess player for …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Karimnagar Girl Bowling at 110 Kmph Picked for Sr Women’s Cricket Team

Deccan Chronicle

Karimnagar: Seventeen-year-old Katta Srivalli from Karimnagar is overjoyed after being selected by the Hyderabad Cricket Association to play against the senior Indian women’s one-day cricket team in Ahmedabad on December 4. The youngest daughter of government teacher Katta Lakshma Reddy and beauty parlour owner Umarani, Srivalli’s cricket journey began at the age of nine. Her dedication didn’t go unnoticed; Karimnagar …

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4 months, 1 week ago

World Record: Meet the Delhiite whose almost 7ft kick has made it to Guinness!

Hindustan Times

Practising martial arts for the past 15 years, Delhiite Chinmay Sharma has now earned his eighth Guinness World Record with a nearly 7-ft- high kick! The feat, which secured Sharma the world record, was captured and posted by the official page of the organisation on its Instagram, with a caption that read: ‘Highest unassisted martial arts 360 kick, 2.08 m …

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4 months, 1 week ago

10-year-old Guizhou girl goes viral for martial arts balance

China Daily

Ten-year-old Liu Shuhan, a girl from a rural village in Bijie, Guizhou province, has drawn public attention for her skillful balance on the soft rim of a plastic basin—a feat many liken to the martial art qinggong. The girl with sandbags on her legs steadies herself, then hops onto the basin's edge and walks along the circle in a martial …

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4 months, 1 week ago

National champion Sarthak Chavan sets sights on international success

The Hindu

Sarthak Chavan scripted history last month when he became the youngest rider to win the premier Pro-Stock 300-400cc national title as a 17-year-old in the Indian National Motorcycling Racing Championship. Sarthak is currently racing in the Asian Road Racing Championship in the TVS Asia One Make Championship. The races happen alongside the MotoGP event during the Asian swing, and Sarthak …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Delhi martial artist Chinmay Sharma sets Guinness World Record for highest unassisted 360 kick | WATCH

India TV News

In an awe-inspiring display of skill and dedication, Chinmay Sharma, a seasoned martial artist from Delhi, has etched his name in the Guinness World Records for achieving the highest unassisted martial arts 360 kick. The viral clip was later shared by Guinness World Records on their official Instagram handle, where it quickly garnered attention and admiration from martial arts enthusiasts …

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