Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, might be the world’s shortest man standing at a height of 22 inches (56 centimeters). Dangi is scheduled to be verified as the world’s shortest man by the Guinness World Records committee on Feb 26 in Kathmandu, according to local media. If certified, Dangi will beat Junrey Balawing of Philippines, the current Guinness World who stands at a height of 23.5 inches (60 cm).

Chandra Bahadur Dangi, 72, speaks to the media at Tribhuvan International Airport upon his arrival from Nepalgunj, in Kathmandu Feb 22, 2012