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Teen Cricketer Sets World Record, Raises A$20K for Charity

1/17/2026

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Rahul Sharma, a Hong Kong youth cricketer, set a world record by running the length of Sri Lanka in six days and 13 hours, confirmed by the World Book of Records.
Facing logistical issues, extreme heat, and exhaustion, Sharma completed the journey with support from around the globe.
Sharma raised over A$20,000 for the Children’s Cancer Institute in Sydney, with significant contributions from Hong Kong.

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Story summary

Rahul Sharma, a Hong Kong youth cricketer, set a world record by running the length of Sri Lanka in six days and 13 hours, confirmed by the World Book of Records.
Facing logistical issues, extreme heat, and exhaustion, Sharma completed the journey with support from around the globe.
Sharma raised over A$20,000 for the Children’s Cancer Institute in Sydney, with significant contributions from Hong Kong.