New Delhi. Seven-year-old Samyukta Narayanan has stunned India and the world with her exceptional abilities in Taekwondo. The young talent has set the Guinness World Record (GWR) for “Youngest ever Taekwondo instructor”. The girl, who hails from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, achieved the record at the age of just seven years and 270 days, which is a matter of pride not only for her but for the entire nation.
One more step towards the world record
Samyukta said about the achievement of being named by Guinness World Records, “I have always seen my parents’ records and I felt I should do the same.” She had set a goal to win the GWR title and one day put her certificate on the same wall where her parents’ records are displayed. After achieving this, it was like a dream come true for Samyukta.
Source of inspiration – parents
Samyukta’s biggest inspiration has been her parents, Shruti and Narayanan. Her parents have opened a Taekwondo academy in Madurai, and are Guinness World Record holders themselves. Samyukta says that whenever she used to see her parents’ records, she used to get inspired that she too can do something big.
Training routine
Samyukta’s training schedule is extremely disciplined. According to the Guinness World Records blog, she trains for two hours of Taekwondo every day. She wakes up early in the morning and starts training with her coach and other students. After school, she does her homework and then after resting for a while, she goes to the dojo in the evening for coaching with her father. This routine prepares her not only physically but also mentally.
Society and social media response
Samyukta’s success received mixed reactions on social media. Some people were happy with her brilliant performance, while some were worried that the girl might get hurt by practicing Taekwondo at such a young age. However, despite these reactions, Samyukta received a lot of support. One person wrote, “You have shown that any small child can do anything big!”
Samyukta’s experience and confidence
After achieving the Guinness World Record, Samyukta says, “I felt that I got a lot of appreciation from my friends, family and teachers. When my photos were shown in newspapers and on television, I felt like a star in my city.” Samyukta’s hard work and dedication took her to her destination. Her success is not only a matter of pride for her family but also an inspiration for the entire country that if there is strong willpower in the mind, then no goal is impossible.
