Impressive! We can’t even name 10 flags that fast!
Vishan Rajasekaran is only four, but this smart boy from Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan has already secured a name in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR)!
Photo via Varnam
This is for naming an impressive 147 flags in 15 minutes to gain entry into the Most Number of International Flags Identified by a Child category on July 26th, this year.
Speaking to Astro Ulagam, Vishan’s father Dr. Rajasekaran said his son has always had a knack for colours, recognising items and people by the colour of the clothes they wear, when he was even younger.
After noticing his son’s special ability, Rajasekaran bought Vishan a set of 10 flag flash cards and it took no time for the young boy to memorize them.
He then bought an even larger set of flag flash cards online and by last December, Vishan had already memorised them!
Wow!
Photo via Varnam
Rajasekaran said he emailed MBR to attempt the record feat but due to the Movement Control Order (MCO), the event was postponed a few times, before it was finally held in July.
“The event was held over Zoom and it took him 15 minutes to name the 147 flags. I believe he would take a shorter time if the event was held face-to-face,” he said.
Besides this, Vishan has also previously won several push bike competitions both locally, and in Singapore.
What an achievement! We can’t wait to see what you’ll do next, Vishan!
By: Aishah Akashah Ahadiat
