Vispy Kharadi Sets World Record by Holding 261 kg Hercules Pillars for 67 Seconds

Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:15pm on 26 Sep 2025,Friday India

Vispy Kharadi, known as the "Steel Man of India," achieved a remarkable feat by setting a Guinness World Record for the longest duration holding the Hercules Pillars (male) category. In Surat, Gujarat, he held two massive steel pillars, each weighing approximately 130.5 kg, for an impressive 67 seconds. The pillars, inspired by Greek architecture, measured 123 inches in height and 20.5 inches in diameter. Kharadi dedicated this achievement to the Indian Armed Forces, emphasizing the strength and resilience inherent in Indian athletes. His accomplishment has garnered widespread recognition and admiration. (PC: NDTV)

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