Ajmer toddler Pransh Dagdi receives Book of World Records certificate for skating record

Ajmer, Rajasthan, skater Pransh Dagdi has received a certificate from the Book of World Records for a skating record. He was aged 2 years, 10 months and 7 days when he completed the performance.

Record performance and verification

Dagdi skated 60 metres while carrying a 3-kilogram weight in under 1 minute 12 seconds. The certificate lists 14 October 2026 as the record date and gives the record number BWR/IND/2026/001604. Evidence, including a recording of the performance, was reviewed by the organisation’s verification committee before approval.

Dagdi began learning to skate at 2 years and 2 months of age and had practised for 10 months. His reported routine included four hours of skating practice each day.

Important Facts for Exams

• Adjudication: Guinness World Records sets requirements for many categories and provides event adjudicators to assess whether attempts are valid.
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