Archive · 25 Jul 2026
Indian Man Sets World Record with 847 Push-Ups
Rohtash Chaudhary, a 41-year-old man from India, has set a new world record by doing 847 push-ups in one hour while carrying a heavy backpack.
He did this at a stadium in New Delhi, breaking the previous record held by someone from Syria.
Chaudhary is known as the 'Push-up Man of India' and is also an ambassador for the Fit India movement, which encourages people to be more active.
He performed the push-ups with great precision, and the event was recorded by officials.
This achievement shows his incredible strength and dedication to fitness.
Rohtash Chaudhary set a new world record with 847 push-ups in an hour while carrying a 27.21 kg backpack.
The event took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
Chaudhary surpassed the previous record held by Syria's Sami Jomah Hassan.
He is an ambassador for the Fit India movement, promoting public fitness.
The record attempt was documented by officials and shared on Instagram by Guinness World Records.
- Who
- Rohtash Chaudhary, a 41-year-old Indian man known as the 'Push-up Man of India'.
- What
- Set a new world record for the most push-ups in an hour while carrying a 27.21 kg backpack.
- When
- Last week.
- Where
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi.
- Why
- To inspire fitness and participate in the Fit India movement.
Chaudhary's Achievement
Previous Record Holder
Record Attempt
Chaudhary's Achievement
Rohtash Chaudhary performed 847 push-ups in an hour with a 27.21 kg backpack.
Previous Record Holder
Sami Jomah Hassan previously held the record with fewer push-ups.
- Name
- Rohtash Chaudhary
- Age
- 41
- Record
- 847 push-ups in an hour
- Weight Carried
- 27.21 kg (60-pound) backpack
- Location
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
- Previous Record Holder
- Sami Jomah Hassan
- Initiative
- Fit India movement