What makes Janvi's journey extraordinary is that she is entirely self-taught.
Chandigarh’s Janvi Jindal Becomes Youngest Female Indian Sportsperson to Hold 11 Guinness World Records
Chandigarh’s Janvi Jindal, a 17-year-old freestyle inline skating prodigy, has created history by becoming India’s highest female Guinness World Record holder, with a total of 11 Guinness titles. Multiple media outlets confirm that Janvi now stands second only to Sachin Tendulkar, who holds 19 Guinness records among Indian sportspersons.
According to ANI’s report, Janvi recently added six new Guinness World Records to her tally. It includes the most 360-degree rotations on inline skates in 30 seconds, the most 360-degree spins in one minute, and the most one-wheel spins in 30 seconds. These new additions build on her earlier five Guinness titles from July 2025, which included 27 two-wheel spins, 42 one-wheel spins in 30 seconds, 72 one-wheel spins in one minute, and 22 consecutive one-wheel spins.
What makes Janvi’s journey extraordinary is that she is entirely self-taught. She learnt freestyle skating by watching YouTube videos and practising on Chandigarh’s footpaths, markets, and underpasses. Her father, Munish Jindal, told ANI that with no formal coach or infrastructure, Janvi relied completely on online resources and street practice to master difficult techniques. Over the years, she has pioneered culturally rich forms such as Bhangra on Skates and Yoga on Skates, earning additional recognition in the India Book of Records and Asia Book Record. She holds 21 major records, including eight India Book Records and one Asia Book Record.
Janvi’s achievements have drawn national applause. Rajya Sabha MP Satnam Singh Sandhu felicitated her with Rs 11,000 and offered her a sports scholarship at Chandigarh University, calling her accomplishments “an extraordinary achievement at just 17.”
Alongside her record-breaking skating career, Janvi is also a national champion and a Class 12 student at a government school. She told ANI that she aims to continue breaking world records and hopes for stronger coaching support to represent India internationally.
Janvi Jindal’s story stands as a powerful reminder that world-class talent can emerge from determination, innovation, and relentless self-belief—even without having access to elite training systems.
