Media & recognition
Coverage, features and official recognition documenting Sajan Dangol’s journey through world records, football and Mount Everest.
Explore stories published by media organisations and official record authorities covering the milestones behind the journey.
The story in the media
From record-breaking football achievements to reaching the summit of Mount Everest, Sajan’s journey has attracted media coverage and official recognition across major milestones.
This page brings together those stories in one place.
Latest recognition
Official Record
Guinness World Records
Sajan Dangol achieved the Guinness World Records title for the longest time continuously controlling a football with alternating feet in Birmingham, completing 6 hours, 22 minutes and 59 seconds.
Press archive
Features, news coverage and official recognition from across Sajan’s journey.
Official Record
Guinness World Records
Sajan Dangol achieved the Guinness World Records title for the longest time continuously controlling a football with alternating feet in Birmingham, completing 6 hours, 22 minutes and 59 seconds.
During the attempt, Sajan completed 40,000 kick-ups.
View official record
News Coverage
The Himalayan Times
The Himalayan Times reported Sajan Dangol’s successful ascent of Mount Everest during the 2025 climbing season.
The summit marked another extraordinary milestone in a journey already defined by football, endurance and record-breaking ambition.
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Feature
MWW
MWW tells the story behind Sajan’s 9,218-touch Guinness World Record achievement and the determination and teamwork that helped make it possible.
The feature explores the preparation, perseverance and support behind the achievement that began Sajan’s world-record journey.
Read featureMedia enquiries
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