While plenty of kids spend their evenings on games or videos, 11-year-old Adithya Manoj Das spends about two hours a day training his memory. That routine has now earned him a Guinness World Record.
The Grade 6 student at Woodlem Park School in Ajman set the record after arranging 10 randomly ordered book titles into correct alphabetical order in 10.40 seconds during an attempt held in Sharjah on January 20, 2026.
Adithya, an Indian student based in Sharjah, said he realised at a very young age that he had a special talent because he could remember words and spellings much faster than other children around him.
By the age of six, he had already achieved his first six world records. He now holds recognitions from international record organisations, along with several international awards.
He said preparing for world record attempts took discipline and consistency.
“After school, I practice memory exercises, spelling challenges and concentration techniques every day,” said Adithya, adding that reading books is one of his biggest hobbies.
He said he felt nervous before the Guinness attempt but stayed focused during the challenge.
“I kept telling myself to stay calm and confident. I wanted to make my family, school and country proud,” he said.
Adithya said he also has another goal.
“My ambition is to become a higher official in UAE Police,” he said, adding that he feels proud to be living in the UAE.
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