At the age of five, Iniya Saha achieved a remarkable speed-based milestone in Taekwondo by performing 146 punches in 30 seconds. The young participant from Pune, Maharashtra, India, carried out the punches using both hands against a hand pad at Mulshi Taluka Taekwondo Academy in Pune. The India Book of Records (IBR) confirmed the achievement on May 19, 2026.

Born on September 7, 2020, Iniya was 5 years, 8 months and 12 days old when the record was confirmed. During the 30-second attempt, she delivered a total of 146 punches using both hands. The performance was recognized under the category for the maximum number of Taekwondo punches performed by a kid in 30 seconds using both hands.

With only half a minute available for the attempt, maintaining a high punching rate was central to the challenge. Across the full 30-second period, 146 punches correspond to an average of approximately 4.87 punches per second. This figure is a mathematical average based on the total number of punches and the recorded duration and does not indicate that the punches were delivered at an identical rate throughout the attempt.

The record attempt took place at Mulshi Taluka Taekwondo Academy in Pune. Iniya performed the punches against a hand pad, allowing the attempt to focus on the speed and repetition of her strikes within the fixed time limit.

Taekwondo is a Korean martial art known for its emphasis on striking techniques involving both the hands and feet. Iniya’s record focused specifically on punching speed and repetition, with both hands used throughout the 30-second challenge.

The age of the participant adds another distinctive element to the achievement. At just 5 years, 8 months and 12 days old, Iniya completed 146 punches within the designated time. Her performance places the emphasis on speed, coordination and the ability to sustain repeated movements during a tightly controlled time period.

The achievement also reflects the role of structured martial arts training in developing physical skills among young practitioners. In this particular record category, the combination of age, a 30-second time limit and the requirement to use both hands created a clearly defined challenge.

The India Book of Records confirmed Iniya Saha’s achievement on May 19, 2026, recognizing her for performing the maximum number of Taekwondo punches by a kid in 30 seconds using both hands, with a total of 146 punches.