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Janvi Jindal, a 17-year-old from Chandigarh, has made history by setting five Guinness World Records in freestyle skating. Without formal coaching, she trained herself using YouTube and home setups, mastering unique moves like Bhangra on skates. Her father played a key role, staying up late to learn techniques online and guide her. Janvi aims to inspire more girls to pursue sports, proving passion and discipline can overcome any challenge.

Key Points: Chandigarh teen Janvi Jindal sets 5 Guinness World Records in skating

  • Self-taught via YouTube without formal coaching
  • Set records in slalom and 360-degree spins
  • Youngest Indian with 5 Guinness World Records
  • Inspired by father who trained her late nights
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Learning from internet, Chandigarh teen sets five Guinness World Records in freestyle skating

17-year-old self-taught skater Janvi Jindal makes history with 5 Guinness World Records, including Bhangra on skates, inspiring India’s youth.

"Janvi’s discipline and sincerity took her to this position. She proves you can learn anything from the internet positively. – Munish Jindal"

Chandigarh, July 22

Janvi Jindal, a 17-year-old self-taught freestyle skater from Chandigarh, has made history, becoming the youngest girl to hold the maximum Guinness World Records in India with five records to her name. Janvi also gained recognition for being the youngest person to perform Bhangra on skates. She was featured in the India Book of Records 2021 for this unique feat.

Without any formal coaching, Janvi trained herself using YouTube and home setups, for which she has won multiple national medals and is a pioneer of Bhangra and Yoga on skates.

She has set the following records, which have been ratified in the July 2025 edition of Guinness World Records.

1. Most 360-degree rotations on inline skates in 30 seconds – 27 spins

2. Fastest slalom (20 cones) on two wheels – 8.85 seconds

3. Most one-wheeled 360-degree spins in 30 seconds – 42 spins

4. Most one-wheeled 360-degree spins in one minute – 72 spins

5. Most consecutive one-wheeled 360-degree spins – 22 spins

Her journey from practising on footpaths to global records is a testament to passion, discipline, and innovation, making her a role model for India’s youth. She is the second person from Chandigarh after Yuvraj Singh to enter the Guinness World Records. Yuvraj has two records in his name.

Janvi gives credit to her parents for this big achievement.

“Janvi’s training began 5–7 years ago. We couldn’t find a coach, so I learned from the internet and trained her myself. It was tough balancing work and staying up late to watch videos,” said her father, Munish Jindal, who is also her coach and played a pivotal role in her rise.

It has been a very tough journey for Janvi as her first attempt was rejected. "But finally, she had done it. All these records have been approved, and she has won all these awards. She worked so hard to perfect the spinning move and skating to get the Guinness World Records. It was a different task for her. It took her two to three months to get it through," said her father, Munish Jindal.

Janvi said her aim in life is to motivate more children, especially girls, to take up skating and sports. She believes that if anyone has passion for something, it has to be followed to a logical end.

When Janvi's father was asked about her passion for skating, he said, "Janvi's discipline for skating and sincerity towards the game took her to this position. We are so proud. She is an inspiration for all. That if you want to learn anything from the internet in a positive way, you can learn anything," he added.

- IANS

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Shreya B
As a skating enthusiast myself, I know how difficult these moves are! The fact that she learned from YouTube without formal coaching is mind-blowing. Chandigarh is becoming a hub for talented sportspersons!
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Aman W
While this is impressive, I hope she gets proper coaching now to prevent injuries. Self-learning is great but professional guidance is important at this level. Wishing her all the best!
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Priyanka N
Bhangra on skates? That's such a creative fusion of our culture with sports! 🇮🇳 This is exactly the kind of innovation we need to see more of in Indian sports. Kudos to Janvi and her supportive parents!
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Varun X
This story gives me hope for all the middle-class parents who can't afford expensive coaching. Internet + dedication = world records! Janvi's journey is truly inspiring for all of us.
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Nisha Z
As a mother, I'm touched by how her father supported her dreams. We need more parents like this who encourage their daughters to pursue unconventional sports. Breaking stereotypes one spin at a time!

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