Chennai, 15 Oct 2025

A group of young students in Chennai are breaking Guinness World Records in hula hooping. Chennai Hoopers, a school started in 2018, has helped students win over 86 world records in this unique sport.

Students Find Joy in Hula Hooping

The school teaches kids from age 5 to adults up to 75 years old. Students practice for two hours in the morning and evening. Many have trained for six months before trying for records. The kids say hula hooping is fun. They enjoy learning new skills and performing at school events. Some want to become gymnasts or join international competitions.

Challenges and Growth in the Sport

Hula hooping has been around for a long time, but it is still not very common. Some boys stop after learning the basics due to rules in rhythmic gymnastics. But more people are getting interested in recent years. The teacher, Mrs Vijaylakshmi, says students who do hula hooping also do well in studies. They learn to work hard and stay focused. However, there are not many places to practice hula hooping outside of private classes. The View From India Looking at World Affairs from the Indian perspective. First Day First Show News and reviews from the world of cinema and streaming. Today's Cache Your download of the top 5 technology stories of the day. Science For All The weekly from…

I never imagined Id end up holding a Guinness World Record, but it all started with a simple idea and a lot of curiosity.

Chennai Hoopers hopes to create more spaces for young hula hoopers to practice and reach for new records. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.

Updated 15 Oct 2025, 11:49 IST; source: link