Longest Distance Covered While Floating in Water with Tied Hands and Legs”-achieved by Pankaj Jain

The World Record for the “Longest Distance Covered While Floating in Water with Tied Hands and Legs” is achieved by Pankaj Jain from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He covered a distance of 12.55 km in 1 hour, 56 minutes, and 35 seconds in the holy River Ganga at Kanpur while floating in water with tied hands and legs, and entered his name into the International Yoga Book of Records on 04 February 2026.

On a misty February morning in Kanpur, the holy River Ganga shimmered under the rising sun, carrying whispers of devotion and courage. Among the gathered crowd stood Pankaj Jain, calm yet determined, ready to attempt something extraordinary. His hands and legs were tied, symbolizing both challenge and trust—trust in his training, his breath, and the river itself.

As he gently leaned back into the flowing water, silence fell. The river embraced him, and slowly, he began to float. Minute by minute, kilometer by kilometer, Pankaj drifted forward, guided only by his balance and inner strength. The current was unpredictable, the journey physically demanding, yet his spirit remained steady.

Spectators followed along the banks, cheering and praying. Time seemed to stretch, but Pankaj remained focused, letting the rhythm of the water carry him. After 1 hour, 56 minutes, and 35 seconds, he completed an astonishing distance of 12.55 kilometers.

Exhausted but victorious, he emerged from the river, greeted with applause and admiration. That day, Pankaj Jain didn’t just break a record—he demonstrated the power of discipline, courage, and harmony with nature, earning his place in the International Yoga Book of Records.