He solved square roots of 100 four-digit numbers in just 99 seconds; how 14-year-old Ayan Vahora from Gujarat set a national record

A 14-year-old boy from Gujarat, Ayan Mohsin Vahora, has set a national record by calculating and writing the square roots of 100 four-digit numbers in just 99 seconds. Using the abacus technique, he completed the challenge with a ballpoint pen, demonstrating remarkable speed, accuracy and concentration. His achievement was officially confirmed on July 28, 2026, when he was 14 years, six months and 18 days old. He trained at a UCMAS centre in Anand.