Bathinda, Nov 14: Bathinda: Displaying remarkable cognitive speed, nine-year-old Ibadat Kaur Sidhu has earned a place in the International Book of Records after spelling 100 English words backward in two minutes and 12 seconds. Following the recognition—which came with an official medal and certificate—the Class IV student of St Xavier’s School was honoured by Bathinda SSP Suhail Qasim Mir at his office.
The milestone is the result of nearly three months of dedicated practice alongside specialised abacus training aimed at boosting memory and focus. An academic topper at her school, Ibadat had previously made it to the India Book of Records and won accolades in two international abacus competitions.
“She demonstrated her exceptional memory and concentration by spelling 100 words, including apple, cat, India, Bathinda, Punjab and school in reverse order. The school also honoured her,” declared her mother, Arshpreet Kaur Sidhu.
While felicitating Ibadat, SSP Suhail Qasim Mir lauded her extraordinary mental capabilities and maintained that her success serves as an inspiration and a moment of pride for the entire district and state. St Xavier’s School Principal Father Cidloy Furtado also commended the young student for bringing laurels to the institution.
