Rising star from Ranchi: Meet Ishank Singh, the youngest and fastest swimmer to cross the Palk Strait at just 7
etimes.in / May 06, 2026, 11:37 (IST)
On April 30, 2026, a new star was born in the world of endurance sports. Seven-year-old Ishank Singh made history by swimming an impressive 29 kilometers across the daunting Palk Strait in under 10 hours, becoming the youngest person to ever accomplish this formidable challenge.