Vignesh Arunkumar, born on June 2, 2016, in Bangalore to parents Arunkumar and Lavanya, is an exceptional 8-year-old with an innate talent for learning and mastering new skills. From an early age, he displayed remarkable abilities, and his journey of achievements began at just three years old when he recited 60 small Sanskrit slokas effortlessly.
Achievements and Recognitions
Vignesh’s extraordinary talents have been acknowledged through various prestigious records and awards:
World Records and Achievements
– India Book of Records: Vignesh has set two records: identifying 385 automobile brands in the shortest time and solving the maximum number of maze puzzles in record time.
– Universal Achievers Book of Records: He set records for identifying all countries’ flags and reciting the Nama Ramayanam.
– Raaba Book of Records: Vignesh has achieved five records here, including:
1. Solving 100 two-digit (3 rows) direct addition and subtraction sums using Abacus mind math within 2 minutes and 50 seconds.
2. Answering 75 direct problems (4 rows) while coloring simultaneously.
3. Setting two records for solving the maximum number of multiplication problems (2-digit x 1-digit format).
4. Naming all countries and their capitals within 5 minutes.
– Grand Asian Book of Records: He recited dinosaur species names in alphabetical order.
– International Book of Records: He set a record for solving the maximum number of two-digit problems with four addends.
– Global Book of Records: Vignesh named Indian states and union territories, including their capitals, in just 57 seconds.
Talent Hunts and International Exams
Vignesh has consistently excelled in talent hunts and international exams:
– He won talent hunts in 2021 (for Sanskrit sloka recitation) and 2023 (for mental math and cube solving) organized by the Raaba Book of Records. In 2021, he was also awarded the Talent Icon of the Year.
– He won the Grand Master title in Abacus twice at the international level (Level 1 and Level 2) conducted by RIC Academy.
– He was recognized as Global Star 2023 by the Raaba Book of Records during an international cultural festival in Thailand.
Guinness Book of Records
Vignesh contributed to an article in the Guinness Book of Records, becoming one of the thousand authors involved in the creation of the world’s largest book.
Honors and Awards
Vignesh’s remarkable achievements have earned him several prestigious titles:
– Bharath Vibhushan Award from the National Book of Records.
– Young Math Genius by Fame India Awards.
– Featured as Young Achiever in the Rising Youth Superstars of India book (2022, Vol-2).
– Bharath Ki Shaan 2023 recipient.
– Global Star of the Year 2023 from MTTV News Media Private Limited and recognized as Young Math Genius by Fame India Awards.
– Honored by the Excellence Book of Records for his outstanding achievements in mental math, memory power, sloka recitation, and multiple world records.
– Awarded the Young Math Magician Award by the Bharath Olympiad Foundation.
– Vignesh’s article is published on London times and Times of New York papers as well.
Group Records
Vignesh has also participated in group records, securing three titles from the Raaba Book of Records for abacus and general knowledge. Additionally, he achieved a group record (Asia Pacific, National, and Extreme Book of Records) for skating in August 2023.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Beyond academics, Vignesh shows enthusiasm in sports such as cricket, skating, and swimming. He is also musically inclined, learning to play the keyboard. His wide-ranging interests have led to him winning over 30 additional awards for various activities, including singing, rhyme recitation, reading, cube solving, sloka recitation, chess, and more.
Vignesh Arunkumar’s journey as a young prodigy is a testament to his dedication, passion, and unparalleled skills across various domains. His future undoubtedly holds even more remarkable achievements, inspiring young minds everywhere.
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