Nepalese 18-year-old declared the world’s shortest man

A NEPALESE fruit seller’s son turned 18 yesterday and was officially declared the world’s shortest man by Guinness book official.

Khagendra Thapa Magar measured in at 26.4 inches (67cm), displacing the former record holder, Edward Nino Hernandez of Colombia, 27 inches.

Magar was handed a world record certificate by Guinness official Marco Frigatti.

Next year he is to serve as a government- appointed goodwill ambassador as his nation celebrates Visit Nepal Year.

“I am very happy and excited,” he said.