Pakistani martial artist sets two new Guinness World Records

Published March 16, 2015
Bodla being presented with a Guinness World Record certificate at the Punjab Youth Festival last year ─ Online/File
Bodla being presented with a Guinness World Record certificate at the Punjab Youth Festival last year ─ Online/File
Bodla is a five-time Guinness World Record holder ─ Bodla's Facebook page
Bodla is a five-time Guinness World Record holder ─ Bodla's Facebook page

ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Taekwondo black belt Ahmad Amin Bodla has broken two Guinness World Records for the most martial arts full contact knee strikes and most knuckle push-ups in one minute.

Talking to APP, Bodla said he broke the Guinness World Records for the most martial arts full contact knee strikes and most knuckle push-ups in one minute with 108 knee strikes and 66 push-ups.

“The record for the knee strikes in one minute was previously 79 and was held by me only while the record for knuckle push-ups was held by Bobby Natoli from USA with 58 reps,” he said, adding he broke the world records last week in Lahore.

Bodla said it is always an honour to break Guinness World Records. “I am thankful to my family, teachers and friends for their immense support,” he said.

Bodla said, due to his university routine he is unable to train properly for these feats but still tries to do his best. “I am looking forward to attempt tougher world records in the near future. “

Last year, Bodla broke the record of American Master Raul Meza with 355 kicks in one minute ─ a world record that was set over three years ago.

Read more: Guinness approves Bodla’s world record

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