9-YEAR-OLD SANCHITA RAMESH SCALES MOUNT KINABALU IN RECORD-SETTING FEAT

Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia: Nine-year-old Sanchita Ramesh has created a remarkable world record by achieving the fastest ascent of Mount Kinabalu by a child of her age, demonstrating extraordinary determination, endurance and courage.

Sanchita Ramesh, daughter of Mr. M. Ramesh and Mrs. S. Kogilah, was born on 17 September 2016 and resides in Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia.

Her remarkable accomplishment has been officially recognized by the International Achiever Book of World Records (IABWR) as a record of its kind.

Sanchita began her ascent of Mount Kinabalu on 4 June 2026 at 9:52 a.m. and reached the designated rest point at 2:27 p.m. She resumed her climb in the early hours of 5 June 2026 at 2:30 a.m. and successfully reached the summit at 6:02 a.m.

Despite the demanding conditions and physical challenges involved in climbing one of Southeast Asia's most prominent mountains, the young achiever remained focused throughout the expedition. 

Her determination, physical endurance, courage and unwavering commitment enabled her to accomplish this extraordinary feat at just nine years of age.
Her achievement is being hailed as an inspiring example for children, demonstrating the importance of dedication, perseverance, discipline and self-belief in pursuing ambitious goals.

The International Achiever Book of World Records has proudly recognized Sanchita Ramesh's accomplishment and presented her with an Individual World Record Certificate, commemorating her exceptional achievement in mountaineering at such a young age