Dr. Vaibhav Vijay Thorat honoured by World Book of Records 8th Awards Ceremony at UK Parliament, London
London, United Kingdom, 13 September 2025 –
World Book of Records, at its 8th Awards Ceremony held at the historic UK Parliament, London, honoured Dr. Vaibhav Vijay Thorat, M.B.B.S. Intern at Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra, India, for his remarkable achievement in endurance and fitness. He has been recognised for performing 909 rope skips in just 5 minutes on 12th December 2024, a feat that showcases discipline, stamina, and determination. Balancing his journey in medicine with a passion for physical fitness, Dr. Thorat stands as an inspiration to youth striving for excellence in both academics and personal well-being.
The ceremony opened with a tribute to the Late Lord Swarj Paul and the release of World Book of Records Magazine 2025. CEO Adv. Santosh Shukla, in his keynote, stressed the importance of unity and social responsibility. The gathering was graced by prominent figures from the UK, India and Uganda, including Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga, First Deputy Prime Minister of Uganda; Lokesh Nara, Minister for HRD, Government of Andhra Pradesh; Hon. Ruth Nankabirwa, Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Uganda; Lord Rami Ranger, Member of the House of Lords, United Kingdom; Virendra Sharma, Former British MP, Senior Leader of the Labour Party, UK; and HH Rajrajeshwar Guruji, Spiritual Leader & Founder International Siddhashram Shakti Centre, London, United Kingdom.
Over 30 achievers from India, Uganda, Nepal, Romania, Singapore, the UAE and UK were honoured for their contributions in healthcare, education, business, social service, sustainability and community development. Directed by Mahendrasinh C. Jadeja, the ceremony concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Suchita Shukla and a networking, marking another milestone in the global journey of World Book of Records.
