Pune: In an extraordinary achievement, Mayuresh Dnyandev Metkari, a sixth-grade student at Shri Vardhaman Vidyalaya, set a new world record by holding the ‘Makarasana’ yoga pose for 2 hours and 30 minutes. The feat surpasses the previous record of 2 hours, held by Ritu Kumbhkar of Chhattisgarh, and will be officially entered into the International Yoga Book.

Mayuresh, who hails from Bangarde in Malshiras Taluka, has become the first boy in the world to hold the Makarasana pose for such a long duration. Despite financial challenges, his determination and rigorous training under the guidance of his father, Dnyandev Metkari, helped him achieve this milestone.

The record attempt was made on Sunday (January 12) in the presence of Maharashtra’s Sports and Youth Welfare Minister, Dattatray Bharne. The event also saw the attendance of Shri Vardhaman Vidyalaya Management Committee members, including President Makrand Wagh, Vice President Prashant Mahamuni, Principal Hanumant Kumbhar, and several evaluators such as Dattatray Bidkar, Ravindra Vedpathak, and Dr. Pragya Londhe, among others.

Minister Bharne lauded Mayuresh’s remarkable achievement, calling it a proud moment for the state. He emphasized that Mayuresh’s record has brought recognition to Shri Vardhaman Vidyalaya, Malshiras Taluka, and Maharashtra as a whole. He assured the audience that the government would extend maximum support to Mayuresh in his future endeavors.

Principal Hanumant Kumbhar expressed immense pride, stating that Mayuresh’s accomplishment had added significant prestige to the school. Evaluators confirmed that Mayuresh’s performance had met all criteria for inclusion in the International Yoga Book, marking it as a historic moment in the field of yoga.