The record for being the youngest to clear the Level 3 TARS certification was set by Krishaa A. Nichani (born on September 4, 2005) of Bengaluru, Karnataka. She cleared the Level 3 TARS (Tournament Administrators and Referees Seminar) certification, thereby earning the status of a ‘Level 3 R&A Certified Referee’ on June 5, 2025, at the age of 19 years, 9 months and 1 day, as confirmed on February 4, 2026.
