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Meet 18-yr-old Kashmir girl who entered Guinness World Records

The teenager achieved it by crafting an astonishing 250 paper boats in just one hour.

An 18-year-old Kashmir girl Rutba Showkat secured her place in the Guinness World Records.

The teenager achieved it by crafting an astonishing 250 paper boats in just one hour.

From martial arts to origami

Rutba who is an accomplished martial artist with over 50 state and national-level medals discovered her passion for origami during the COVID-19 pandemic.

With sports academies closed, she turned to art and soon earned a spot in the India Book of Records.

Following the success, she decided to aim for the Guinness World Records.

Kashmir girl become role model after entering Guinness World Records

Her journey wasn’t easy. She faced two failed attempts before finally succeeding on her third try.

Before her Guinness World Records achievement, Rutba had already made her mark in the India Book of Records.

Now, she is a inspiration for young girls in Kashmir.

This post was last modified on June 10, 2025 11:19 am

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Sameer Khan, a native of Hyderabad, holds an M.Tech degree. He has been associated with Siasat since 2011, covering stories on Hyderabad, Business, Sports and Technology. Beyond journalism, he is a passionate IT trainer, sharing his expertise in programming and technology with aspiring students. In his leisure time, he enjoys reading books on business, learning about emerging technologies, and exploring geopolitics.

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