A 19-year-old from Bihar, Shubham Kumar, has earned recognition from the International Book of Records after reaching Level 22,222 in the popular mobile puzzle game Candy Crush Saga. The organisation has listed his achievement under the category “Highest Level Achieved in Candy Crush Saga (Teenager),” marking an unusual record in the gaming space.
According to the organisation's listing, Kumar achieved the milestone on July 5, 2026, when he was 19 years, eight months and 25 days old. The record identifies him as a resident of Dighwara in Bihar. The listing, however, does not provide information about his educational background, school or college, academic performance or other personal achievements.
Candy Crush Saga is a puzzle game in which players match candies of the same colour to complete different objectives. As players progress through the game, levels introduce varying challenges that require players to plan moves and complete specific tasks within the game's rules. Kumar's achievement places him at a particularly high level in the game.
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The record also offers an example of how young people's accomplishments can extend beyond conventional areas such as academics, competitive examinations and sports. While gaming achievements can involve persistence and sustained engagement, Kumar's record by itself does not provide evidence about his academic performance or other skills. There is also no verified information about how much time he spent playing the game to reach the milestone.
The International Book of Records recognition specifically relates to Kumar's achievement in Candy Crush Saga and does not provide additional details about his education or career plans. Any information regarding his studies, academic results or other accomplishments would require separate verification before being included as part of his profile.
Kumar's achievement illustrates the range of interests among young people and the growing visibility of accomplishments in digital entertainment. Reaching Level 22,222 has earned him a place in the record organisation's listed category, making his Candy Crush performance a notable achievement outside more traditional academic or competitive milestones.
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