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Bihar teen Shubham Kumar sets International Book of Records Candy Crush level for teenagers
Shubham Kumar’s achievement is listed by the International Book of Records as the highest level reached by a teenager.
By Felo News Desk · Published
According to Gulf News, 19‑year‑old Shubham Kumar of Dighwara, Bihar, was recognised by the International Book of Records after reaching level 22,222 in the mobile game Candy Crush Saga on July 5, 2026.
The record is filed under the category “Highest Level Achieved in Candy Crush Saga (Teenager)”. Kumar was 19 years, eight months and 25 days old at the time. He later claimed to have progressed beyond level 23,000, reporting a personal milestone of level 23,165, though those figures remain self‑reported and are not part of the official record.
The achievement highlights a rare instance of a mobile‑gaming habit entering an official record book, while the outlet notes that balance remains important to avoid gaming addiction.
Key facts
- Shubham Kumar reached level 22,222 in Candy Crush Saga on July 5, 2026 (gulfnews.com)
- The International Book of Records listed the achievement under the teen category (gulfnews.com)
- Kumar later claimed to have reached level 23,165, but this is self‑reported (gulfnews.com)
Sources
- [1] gulfnews.com — originally reported as “Bihar teen Shubham Kumar reaches Candy Crush Level 22,222 and sets record”
