A Young Skater's Remarkable Journey to Five Guinness World Records
At just 17 years old, Janvi Jindal from Chandigarh has made history by becoming the youngest Indian girl to hold five Guinness World Records in freestyle skating. Her achievements, officially confirmed in July 2025, include a range of impressive feats such as the most 360-degree rotations on inline skates in 30 seconds (27 spins), fastest slalom (20 cones) on two wheels (8.85 seconds), and the most one-wheeled 360-degree spins in both 30 seconds (42 spins) and one minute (72 spins). Additionally, she holds the record for the most consecutive one-wheeled 360-degree spins (22 spins).
What makes her accomplishments even more extraordinary is that Janvi trained without a professional coach. Her father, Munish Jindal, took on the role of mentor, using online videos to guide her. Their training sessions often took place on public pathways and in front of Sector 22 showrooms, typically during late evenings after her father’s workday ended. What started as a fascination with skating videos evolved into a disciplined, self-taught journey driven by passion and perseverance.
Janvi’s dedication, despite limited resources and infrastructure, has earned her the title of the highest-holding girl under 18 in India. She is also the only female athlete from Chandigarh to achieve such a milestone. Her efforts have not gone unnoticed, as she has been recognized by the India Book of Records for five unique titles, including being the youngest to perform Bhangra on skates, gliding downstairs while skating, and performing the maximum wheelie spins at Khardung La Pass.
Her journey mirrors that of Chandigarh's cricket legend Yuvraj Singh, who also began his sporting career in skating. However, unlike Yuvraj, who eventually switched to cricket, Janvi chose skating as her lifelong passion. Throughout her journey, she has had unwavering support from her father, who played a crucial role in her development.
In an interview, Janvi shared, "It was clear to me from the beginning that I wanted to do something in life that I was passionate about." She emphasized the lack of professional coaches for freestyle skating in Chandigarh and credited her father for teaching her through online tutorials. "He could not even stand on skates," she said. "But he learned from YouTube and social media."
She also mentioned the emotional moment when she first received confirmation of her Guinness World Record. "My father was the one who first saw the mail. He called me to the living room, and there was a cake in front of me with 'Congratulations Janvi' written on it."
Currently, Janvi is working towards obtaining the 'Bal Puraskar,' a prestigious award in India. Her ultimate goal is to inspire more children, especially girls, to pursue their passions. "I want to motivate more children, especially girls," she said.
Munish Jindal, Janvi’s father and coach, shared insights into their journey. "Janvi's training started 5-7 years ago, but we could not find a coach because there was no coach. So, I learned to coach from the internet and taught her. It was quite challenging because I had to manage all this along with work. I used to spend many hours at night watching videos."
He also explained the lengthy process of obtaining a Guinness World Record, which takes approximately one year. "Guinness is very particular about its rules. Her first Guinness World Record was rejected due to a simple rule." Despite the challenges, the family found inspiration in the idea of achieving international recognition through the records.
Beyond her records, Janvi has made a name for herself by blending Bhangra with skating and introducing yoga on skates. Her unique approach has captured nationwide attention, showcasing her creativity and versatility as an athlete.
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