GBR WORLD RECORD — EXTREME POWER
08 AUGUST 2026 | KAZHYMUKAN VILLAGE, AKMOLA REGION, KAZAKHSTAN
A new GBR WORLD RECORD in power extreme has been established!
Veteran athlete MURAT NURGAZIN performed an extremely dangerous strength feat: while holding the traditional wrestling “bridge” position, he took the impact of a 120 kg concrete block, which was then broken by a powerful strike from a 10 kg sledgehammer.
⚠️ This record is considered extremely dangerous to human health and carries a serious risk of injury. It should not be attempted without professional supervision, specialized safety measures and appropriate medical control.
The record was registered by GBR (GLOBAL BEST of RECORDS) — THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA.
🏆 The record was established as part of the celebrations marking the 155th anniversary of the birth of the legendary Kazakh wrestler Qazhymuqan Munaitpasov, one of the greatest figures in the history of Kazakh national sport.
MURAT NURGAZIN — GBR WORLD RECORD HOLDER
EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY.

GBR — GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS
WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA
EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY
OFFICIAL INFORMATION
GBR (GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS) is an international system for the registration, expert evaluation, verification and documentary presentation of outstanding achievements and world records within the World Book of Records for Asia and Africa.
GBR is focused on identifying, verifying, registering and promoting outstanding achievements across the countries of Asia and Africa, with particular attention to sports, ethnocultural, scientific, technological, industrial, social and other significant achievements.
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE OF GBR
The official language of GBR is ENGLISH.
All international applications, supporting documentation, expert materials, verification procedures, Commission decisions, registration records and the principal international edition of the World Book of Records for Asia and Africa are prepared in English.
This ensures a unified international standard of documentation and enables objective cooperation between GBR experts and representatives from different countries.
103 COUNTRIES — ASIA & AFRICA
GBR is developing an international record community connecting countries across Asia and Africa.
**ONE STANDARD.
ONE LANGUAGE.
ONE GLOBAL RECORD.**
The principal mission of GBR is to establish a unified professional approach to the registration of achievements regardless of country, nationality, language, culture or field of achievement.
HEADQUARTERS
SHARJAH, UAE
The international headquarters of GBR is located in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates.
Sharjah serves as an international center for GBR coordination, documentation, expert activities, publishing and the development of international projects.
THE MAIN STANDARDS OF GBR
1. VERIFICATION LANGUAGE
All official applications, documents, expert assessments and world record certificates are prepared in ENGLISH.
English is the unified language of international GBR verification.
2. UNIFIED REGISTRY
GBR is developing a unified international record registration system.
Information concerning registered achievements is organized within a centralized database, supporting consistency, transparency and international comparability of record results.
3. TRANSLATED VERSIONS
Following official registration, records may be presented in national-language editions.
National editions are created to make GBR records accessible to audiences in individual countries while preserving the official international English original.
FIRST TURKISH EDITION — 2026
A HISTORIC MILESTONE FOR GBR
In 2026, for the first time, the World Book of Records for Asia and Africa — GBR will be published in the Turkish language.
The Turkish edition represents an important milestone in the international development of GBR and strengthens its presence in the Turkish-speaking cultural and sporting environment.
The Turkish edition will present selected registered records and achievements while preserving the official English original as the principal international version.
This initiative opens a new chapter in GBR's cooperation with Türkiye and the wider region, creating greater accessibility for athletes, record holders, cultural figures, organizations, institutions and communities.
2026 — THE FIRST TURKISH-LANGUAGE EDITION OF GBR
English — the official international language.
Turkish — a new national-language edition.
Asia & Africa — the international record community.
THE MAIN DIRECTIONS OF GBR
GBR considers achievements across a wide range of categories:
SPORTS RECORDS — sporting achievements;
ETHNO RECORDS — ethnocultural records;
CULTURAL RECORDS — culture and arts;
NATIONAL HERITAGE — national heritage;
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY — science and technology;
INDUSTRIAL RECORDS — industrial achievements;
ENGINEERING RECORDS — engineering achievements;
TRANSPORT & MOTORSPORT — transport and motorsport achievements;
HUMAN ACHIEVEMENTS — outstanding human achievements;
SOCIAL RECORDS — social and community projects;
EDUCATION & LITERATURE — education and literature;
MUSIC & PERFORMANCE — music and performing arts;
NATIONAL CRAFTS — traditional crafts;
NATIONAL CUISINE — national cuisine;
NATIONAL CLOTHING — national clothing;
NATIONAL MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS — national musical instruments.
A special place is given to ETHNO RECORDS — achievements connected with the history, traditions, culture and intangible heritage of the peoples of Asia and Africa.
PRINCIPLE OF RECORD VERIFICATION
GBR considers a record to be more than simply a number or an achievement.
The key principles are:
DOCUMENTATION → EVIDENCE → VERIFICATION → EXPERTISE → REGISTRATION → PUBLICATION
Each record application must be supported by appropriate evidence and documentation.
Depending on the category, the verification process may include:
official protocols;
photographic and video evidence;
independent witnesses;
certified measuring and timing equipment;
technical specifications of objects;
participant lists;
expert assessments;
independent measurement results;
other supporting documentation.
The purpose of the verification process is to establish the authenticity, accuracy and reliability of the claimed achievement.
GBR WORLD RECORDS BOOK
The World Book of Records for Asia and Africa is the principal publishing project of GBR, created to document and preserve significant achievements.
The book brings together records and outstanding achievements from different countries and categories, creating a historical collection of remarkable accomplishments across Asia and Africa.
National-language editions allow GBR records to be presented to audiences in individual countries while maintaining the official English-language original.
2026 — TURKISH EDITION
The first Turkish-language edition of the World Book of Records for Asia and Africa — GBR marks a new stage in the international expansion of the project.
THE GBR PHILOSOPHY
GBR seeks to register not merely unusual results, but achievements that have historical, sporting, cultural, scientific, technological or social significance.
Special attention is given to:
HERITAGE.
HUMAN POTENTIAL.
CULTURE.
SPORT.
SCIENCE.
INNOVATION.
HISTORY.
GBR's mission is to preserve the achievements of today's generation for future generations.
GBR — A GLOBAL RECORD COMMUNITY
GBR brings together:
RECORD HOLDERS
ATHLETES
SCIENTISTS
ENGINEERS
ARTISTS
CRAFTSMEN
CULTURAL LEADERS
ORGANIZATIONS
INSTITUTIONS
COMMUNITIES
COUNTRIES
Every officially registered record becomes part of the international history of human achievement.
GBR GRAND PRINCIPLE
**ONE STANDARD.
ONE LANGUAGE.
ONE GLOBAL RECORD.**
**103 COUNTRIES.
ONE COMMUNITY.
INFINITE POSSIBILITIES.**
EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY.
2026 — THE FIRST TURKISH-LANGUAGE EDITION OF THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA — GBR.

GBR (GLOBAL BEST of RECORDS) – THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA proudly recognizes one of the most extraordinary engineering achievements of the modern era.
Eysturoyartunnilin in the Faroe Islands is home to the world's first and only underwater roundabout, located approximately 72 meters below sea level inside a subsea tunnel.
Opened in 2020, the tunnel system stretches 11.2 km beneath the North Atlantic, connecting three routes through a unique circular interchange. This remarkable project demonstrates the highest level of engineering innovation and infrastructure development.
EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

GBR RECORD
THE LARGEST MASS FILMING OF FOOTBALL FANS IN CENTRAL ASIA
AKTOBE, KAZAKHSTAN — 1 AUGUST 2026
GBR (GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS) — World Book of Records for Asia and Africa officially registered a remarkable achievement connected with the filming of the feature film “13 SECTOR” in Aktobe, Republic of Kazakhstan.
On 1 August 2026, at the Kobylandy Batyr Stadium in Aktobe, a large-scale mass filming was organized for a scene depicting football supporters during a football match.
The achievement was submitted by ADALA GROUP LLP, the production company behind the film project.
RECORD TITLE
“The Largest Number of Extras Simultaneously Participating in the Filming of a Single Mass Scene Simulating Spectators at a Football Match in a Feature Film in Central Asia.”
The record represents an exceptional combination of cinema, football culture and mass participation, bringing together a large number of people in one coordinated filming process.
The participants became part of a cinematic recreation of the atmosphere of a major football event, creating an authentic stadium environment and capturing the energy, unity and passion traditionally associated with football supporters.
GBR VERIFICATION
The record was documented and reviewed in accordance with the GBR principles of record verification.
The verification process included the organization of participant registration, independent counting and documentary evidence of the mass filming.
GBR considers this achievement significant not only as a record in the field of cinema, but also as a reflection of football culture, community participation and contemporary cultural history of Central Asia.
A RECORD CONNECTING CINEMA AND FOOTBALL
The “13 SECTOR” project demonstrates how cinema can transform a real community and its collective energy into part of a major film production.
The mass participation of football supporters created an authentic visual representation of stadium culture and made the filming itself an outstanding event.
For GBR, such achievements are especially valuable because they document not simply a numerical result, but a social and cultural phenomenon.
GBR OFFICIAL RECORD
Record Category: Cinema / Mass Participation / Football Culture
Record Region: Central Asia
Country: Republic of Kazakhstan
City: Aktobe
Venue: Kobylandy Batyr Stadium
Date: 1 August 2026
Film: 13 SECTOR
Applicant: ADALA GROUP LLP
Record Organization: GBR — GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS
Status: Officially Registered
EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY.
GBR — GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS
WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA

PRESS CONFERENCE IN ALMATY: GBR AND VALIKHAN FILM LAUNCH A JOINT FILM PROJECT “STAR BALALAR”
Almaty, Kazakhstan — August 3, 2026
On August 3, 2026, a press conference was held in Almaty, Kazakhstan, dedicated to a new joint project between GBR (GLOBAL BEST of RECORDS) – THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA and Valikhan Film.
The press conference focused on the preparation and production of the upcoming film “STAR BALALAR”, an ambitious cinematic project aimed at highlighting talented young people, their achievements, aspirations, and their contribution to the cultural and social development of Kazakhstan.
During the event, representatives of GBR and Valikhan Film presented the key objectives of the joint project and discussed the upcoming stages of film production.
A special part of the ceremony was the presentation of the GBR Ambassador Certificate to the film’s director, Valikhan Smagulov, in recognition of his contribution to the development of culture, cinema and projects promoting outstanding achievements and human potential.
As a GBR Ambassador, Valikhan Smagulov will contribute to the promotion of the values and mission of GBR and to the development of projects that unite record achievements, culture, education, creativity and the stories of remarkable people.
The cooperation between GBR and Valikhan Film marks a new step toward combining the world of cinema with the international record movement and creating inspiring stories for audiences in Asia, Africa and beyond.
The film “STAR BALALAR” is expected to become an important creative project within this cooperation.
GBR — GLOBAL BEST of RECORDS
THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA
EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY.

WORLD RECORD — FIRST IN THE WORLD!
15,730 kg — the record held by Ashraf Mahrus Mahmoud Suleiman 🇪🇬 since 2021.
17,600 kg — NEW WORLD RECORD!
🇰🇿 ARTYK DOSSALIYEV — KAZAKHSTAN!
FIRST IN THE WORLD in his category.
The old record is history. The new standard is Kazakhstan!
🇰🇿🇪🇬🔥

ISTANBUL. 27 JANUARY 2027.
GBR GLOBAL BEST of RECORDS is preparing the World Presentation of the WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA.
And Africa will not be a guest at this event.
AFRICA WILL BE ONE OF THE MAIN PLAYERS.
The strongest, most extraordinary and most significant records from African countries will take their place on the world stage.
Asia. Africa. One World. One History.
Istanbul, Türkiye
📅 27.01.2027
GBR — EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY.

THIS IS NOT JUST A BOOK
THIS IS THE HERITAGE OF TWO CONTINENTS
The new edition of the WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA will present the most extraordinary powerful and unique ethnocultural records of Asia and Africa
Ancient traditions incredible achievements and records that cannot be repeated anywhere else
The book will be provided free of charge to the national libraries of 103 countries of Asia and Africa
From national libraries to world history
We are not just recording records
We are preserving the history of nations
GBR EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

THE LONGEST NONSTOP FLIGHT IN CIVIL AVIATION HISTORY
24 HOURS 24 MINUTES IN THE AIR
Airbus A350 1000ULR has set a new milestone in ultra long haul aviation
Melbourne Australia to Toulouse France
23075 kilometres nonstop
24 hours 24 minutes in the air
The aircraft crossed three continents and two oceans without landing
The previous benchmark belonged to Boeing 777 200LR with 21601 kilometres
A new era of civil aviation has arrived
GBR GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS
EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

THE MOST OUTSTANDING RECORDS OF ASIA

IN THE NEW EDITION OF THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR COUNTRIES OF ASIA AND AFRICA 2026

TRADITION AND INNOVATION

PASSION AND COMPOSURE

ANCIENT CULTURE AND FUTURE TECHNOLOGIES

SPORT SCIENCE ART INDUSTRY AND ETHNOCULTURE

THE MOST EXTRAORDINARY POWERFUL AND IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENTS OF ASIA WILL TAKE THEIR PLACE IN THE NEW EDITION OF GBR

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

GBR IS THE ANTI GUINNESS

We are not here to copy

We are here to change the approach

GBR is a more accessible global record platform built on new principles

No absurd records

No meaningless achievements

Respect for every nation

Every culture

Every continent

Sport science technology industry ethnoculture traditions and human achievements

GBR is a new challenge to the international record industry

The world is changing

Records must change with it

GBR

GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

GBR GLOBAL BEST of RECORDS

A NEW HISTORIC RECORD WILL BE INCLUDED IN GBR

Sofia Fiorini 🇮🇹 has established the first World Record in the women’s marathon race walk

42 195 km

3 hours 15 minutes 11 seconds

15 August 2026 Birmingham United Kingdom

This historic achievement marks the inaugural World Record in the women’s marathon race walk as an official World Athletics discipline

GBR will include this historic achievement in its World Records database

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

THE WORLD PRESENTATION OF THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA

27 JANUARY 2027

ISTANBUL TURKEY 🇹🇷

We are preparing for an incredible international event that will bring together world record holders outstanding achievements unique cultures and extraordinary people from across Asia and Africa

GBR GLOBAL BEST of RECORDS is opening a new chapter in the history of world records

New records

New approaches

New countries

New heroes

New history

ISTANBUL will become the meeting point of Asia and Africa and the global stage for the next generation of world records

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

🇹🇷 ISTANBUL 27 01 2027

ISTANBUL AIRPORT SETS A NEW EUROPEAN RECORD

On 16 August 2026, Istanbul Airport reached a historic new record:

290,287 PASSENGERS

1,739 FLIGHTS IN ONE DAY

Just one week earlier, on 9 August, the airport had set the previous record with 289,732 passengers.

The new result surpassed the previous record by 555 passengers, demonstrating the extraordinary scale and operational capacity of Istanbul Airport.

For GBR — GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS, this achievement is of particular interest and will be considered as a potential GBR ASIA & AFRICA RECORD, subject to international verification and comparative analysis.

RECORDS ARE NOT JUST NUMBERS.

RECORDS ARE HERITAGE.

RECORDS ARE HISTORY.

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY.

GBR — GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS

THE WORLD RECORD PLATFORM FOR ASIA AND AFRICA

We recognize outstanding achievements of people, organizations, and nations.

We bring together records in sport, culture, science, technology, industry, education, and human achievement.

Every record represents determination, excellence, and the courage to go beyond limits.

RECORDS ARE NOT JUST NUMBERS.

RECORDS ARE HERITAGE.

RECORDS ARE HISTORY.

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY.

globalbestrecords.org

CHINA TO BUILD THE WORLD’S FIRST 30 STOREY FLOATING RESEARCH ISLAND

Designed and developed in China with the participation of Shanghai Jiao Tong University

A revolutionary semi submersible platform for deep sea research

30 STOREYS 10 000 METRES DEPTH 300 TONNES OF EQUIPMENT 200+ PEOPLE EXPECTED COMPLETION 2030

GBR IS CONSIDERING THIS PROJECT FOR INCLUSION IN THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

THE WORK OF THE GENERAL OFFICER OF WORLD RECORD REGISTRATION FOR ASIA AND AFRICA

The work of the General Officer is a continuous international process focused on the registration and recognition of outstanding achievements.

Meetings with record holders and partners.

Monitoring the work of registration services.

International negotiations and cooperation.

Verification and preparation of documentation.

Coordination of record registration procedures.

Development of GBR’s international image and reputation.

Behind every registered record are professional work, responsibility, and international cooperation.

GBR

WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR ASIA AND AFRICA

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY.

A NEW ERA IN THE WORLD OF RECORDS
The GBR International Headquarters in Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, announces a new strategic initiative:
RWR — REGISTER OF WORLD RECORDS
RWR is a new digital platform for information, registration, preservation, and archiving of world records and outstanding achievements.
The platform will document achievements of individuals, companies, organizations, and states, creating a global digital archive of records.
RWR is a new trend in the global record industry and GBR’s strategic step toward leadership in the registration and documentation of world records.
GBR — GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS
EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

WORLD RECORD IN THE HALF MARATHON

Yomif Kejelcha of Ethiopia set a new world record in the half marathon in Buenos Aires on 23 August 2026

His result of 56 minutes 51 seconds is the first official half marathon performance under 57 minutes

The record is currently marked WR pending ratification by World Athletics. GBR will decide whether to include this world record.

RELENTLESS WORK EVERY SINGLE DAY TURNS ORDINARY PEOPLE INTO WORLD FAMOUS NAMES

GBR GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS

THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR THE COUNTRIES OF ASIA AND AFRICA

In 50 days, GBR will begin preparations for the publication of the next bestselling book

GBR 2026

New names

New achievements

New world records

New stories of people who dared to go beyond the limits of what seemed possible

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

ISTANBUL 27.01.2027

WORLD PRESENTATION OF THE 2026 EDITION

GBR GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS

NEW RECORDS 2026

WORLD RECORD HOLDERS

BUSINESS LEADERS AND POLITICIANS

GLOBAL RECORD MOVEMENT EXPERTS AND ANALYSTS

LEADING JOURNALISTS AND INTERNATIONAL MEDIA

THE BEST OF ASIA AND AFRICA UNITED IN ONE HISTORIC EVENT

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

GBR GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES

The Federation of Zhappai Kokpar in Kazakhstan has established a WORLD RECORD in the category

THE WORLD’S MOST MASS PARTICIPATION SPORT INVOLVING SPORT HORSES

According to expert assessments and analytical materials the Zhappai Kokpar competitions held within a single competition day can involve several thousand participants

A unique national tradition has become a global record

KAZAKHSTAN

JAPPAI KOKPAR

WORLD RECORD

GBR GLOBAL BEST OF RECORDS

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY

AFRICA — THE UNTAMED POWER OF WORLD RECORDS

GBR GLOBAL BEST RECORDS is preparing the AFRICA DIVISION

Africa has 55 countries and more than 1 4 billion people

A young powerful continent with enormous potential in sport science technology culture strength endurance and human achievement

Millions of extraordinary achievements remain unknown to the world

GBR is preparing to discover them

During the World Presentation of THE WORLD BOOK OF RECORDS FOR COUNTRIES OF ASIA AND AFRICA in Istanbul Türkiye you will discover what you never knew before

AFRICA IS READY

GBR GLOBAL BEST RECORDS

EVERY RECORD IS A HISTORY