Nepali Football Freestyler Sajan Dangol sets Guinness World Record with 40,000 kick-ups

KATHMANDU: Nepali football freestyler Sajan Dangol has set a Guinness World Record after completing 40,000 consecutive football kick-ups using alternating feet.

Dangol achieved the feat in Birmingham, United Kingdom, on May 15, 2026, maintaining continuous control of the football for 6 hours, 22 minutes and 59 seconds, according to Guinness World Records.

He set the record in the category of Longest time continuously controlling a football with alternating feet (male).

This is not Dangol’s first Guinness World Records achievement. On February 16, 2024, he completed 9,218 alternating-foot football touches in one hour, setting another record in the sport.

Football freestyle requires exceptional ball control, balance, coordination and endurance. Dangol’s latest achievement adds another international milestone to Nepal’s sporting achievements.