From Nuapada to Asia Book of Records — Odisha's 'Knee Striker of India' Sachin Behera Creates History Again with 146 Knee Strikes in 60 Seconds Wearing 1 KG Ankle Weight on Each Leg

Paperman Media । Bhubaneswar, 24th October 

In a historic, proud, and glorious moment for the state of Odisha and the entire nation, Odisha's own son, youth icon, and nationally renowned 'Knee Striker of India', Sachin Behera, has once again created history and brought immense pride to Odisha.

His superhuman, unbelievable, and extraordinary feat has been officially recognized, verified, and registered by the world's two most prestigious record book organizations — India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records. The official certificate was awarded on 24th October 2026.

The entire state is celebrating this historic success of a boy who came from the most remote village of Odisha. Sachin Behera has set a new world-level and extremely difficult record by performing 146 Full-Contact Both-Leg Knee Strikes in just 1 minute (60 seconds) while wearing 1 KG ankle weight on each leg.This historic record attempt was conducted with complete official protocol on 10th September 2026 at Overall Sports Academy, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. The attempt was made in the presence of an official expert witness, an official professional pad holder, and an official timekeeper. The entire attempt was recorded on HD video cameras from multiple angles as per the rules of the record organization. All video evidence, witness forms, and documents were sent for verification. After complete and thorough verification, Sachin received official confirmation and certificates from both India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records via official email on 26th September 2026. Behind every world record, there is a story of blood, sweat, and sacrifice. This record is also the result of many months of extreme dedication and discipline. For this historic record, Sachin practiced 3000 to 5000 kicks and knee strikes daily for months without taking any holiday.

He followed a strict routine of morning running, evening martial arts training, strength training, physiotherapy exercises, and diet control. Many times he got injured, but he never stopped.

With this new success in 2026, Sachin Behera has completed a historic hat-trick in India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records. He has become the only athlete in India to hold three different records in the Knee Strike category. This itself is a national record. Record No. 1 - Latest Record 2026: 146 Full-Contact Both-Leg Knee Strikes in 1 Minute wearing 1 KG ankle weight on each leg — This record has been awarded by both India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records. Record No. 2: 103 Full-Contact One-Leg Knee Strikes in 1 Minute wearing 1 KG ankle weight on each leg — This record has also been awarded by both India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records. Record No. 3 (Toughest): 88 Full-Contact One-Leg Knee Strikes in 1 Minute wearing 5 KG ankle weight (Male) — This record has also been awarded by both India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records.The Government of Odisha is very proud of this success.The Hon'ble Minister of Higher Education, Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha, Shri Suryabanshi Suraj, has personally congratulated Sachin Behera for his historic success. His father is Shri Laxmi Prasad Behera and Mother is Smt. Arati Behera. He is from Village: Larka, Block - Boden, District - Nuapada, Odisha. 

Sachin comes from a very ordinary and simple farmer family of Larka village. Despite financial difficulties and limited resources, his parents always supported his dream of becoming a world champion. Today, not only his parents, but the entire Boden Block and Nuapada District are proud of him. Sachin is not only a champion athlete but also a highly qualified healthcare professional.He has successfully completed his BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) from Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, and is currently pursuing his MPT (Master of Physiotherapy) in Orthopedics from the same prestigious institution. His physiotherapy knowledge was his biggest weapon for this record.  On this occasion, Sachin has dedicated his record to his mentor and inspiration, Dr. Tripati Panigrahi, Chairman, Hi-Tech Group of Institutions, Bhubaneswar. Sachin Behera was born on March 9, 2000, in Larka Village, Boden Block, Nuapada District, Odisha. He is the first person in the entire history of Nuapada district to achieve a Guinness World Record. His journey is a true inspiration for every youth from a small village.10th March 2019 - Golden Day: At the age of just 19 years, at Hi-Tech Medical College and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, Sachin created his first Guinness World Record by performing 137 Full-Contact Both-Leg Knee Strikes in 1 Minute. On that day, a boy from Larka became famous all over the world. Second and Third Guinness World Records in 2022: In 2022, Sachin broke Pakistan's record and created his second and third Guinness World Records. The record which was previously held by Pakistan, Sachin broke it and made India proud on the world stage.

Apart from knee strikes, Sachin is also a talented state-level and national-level sprinter (100m, 200m athlete). His sprinting speed training under his coach Shri Soumya Ranjan Das is what gives him superhuman speed in knee strikes. Coach Soumya Ranjan Das has been training Sachin for many years. Shri Soumya Ranjan Das - Official Expert Witness and Coach, Shri Krupasindhu Barik - Professional Kick Pad Holder, Shri Sandeep Pattnaik - Official Timekeeper .In his message to the youth of Odisha and India, Sachin said, "If a boy from a small village like Larka in Nuapada can go to Asia Book of Records, then any youth can. You just have to dream big and work hard every day. Never give up." FUTURE GOAL: After India Book of Records and Asia Book of Records, Sachin's next goal is to create a new Guinness World Record for India and win medals for Odisha and India.