Five years boy breaks skating world record
A five years old boy in Bangalore, India entered the
Guinness World record Book by skating under 39 Toyota Qualis cars in 28
seconds. Gagan S, a kindergarten student at Florence School in Basveshwaranagar
and his father Mr. Satish, who works at a washing machine service center.
Gagan, in 28 seconds, skated across 39 Toyota Qualis
cars, a length of 69.2m and the height from the ground to the chassis of the
car is just 8 inches only.
“Gagan was always passionate about skating. He started
attending skating classes just one and half years ago. His dedication and
commitment at such a young age motivated us and we wanted him to achieve
something in skating,” said boy’s father Satish.
“Now, he has entered into the Guinness Book of World
Records and we hope this will help the sport gain popularity. Skating is popular
in many other countries and we want more youngsters to take up the sport in our
country as well,” he said.
Earlier, the record was held by nine years old Rohan from
Belgaum, who skated across 24 cars in 47 seconds.
Gagan received the ‘youngest skater award’ in the State
in Belgaum in November last year. He has many laurels to his credit in skating.
Gagan’s parents are now helping him to take part in the Olympics.
“Gagan has been already certified by the Guinness Book of
World Records, India. It will send the video of his feet to the headquarters of
the Guinness Book of World Records for its certification,” said Satish.