Mangal Raj Overcomes Personal Tragedies to Achieve Guinness World Record in Yoga

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News18•26-01-2026, 13:03
Mangal Raj Overcomes Personal Tragedies to Achieve Guinness World Record in Yoga
- •Mangal Raj, from Sitamarhi, achieved a Guinness World Record-2025 in a difficult yoga category despite immense personal hardship.
- •He faced the end of a five-year marriage and the loss of his father, leading to deep loneliness and emotional challenges.
- •His journey included initial failures and disqualification in 2024 due to technical flaws, which he overcame with rigorous practice.
- •After six months of intense training, his record for "Most number of push-ups in a minute while both legs above head" was officially recognized on December 16, 2025.
- •Mangal Raj dedicated his achievement to his mother, family, and birthplace, aiming to further elevate India's name through yoga.
Why It Matters: Mangal Raj's resilience led him to a Guinness World Record in yoga, proving strong resolve conquers adversity.
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