Skater girl: Meet Janaki Anand, the youngest Indian skateboarder

Skateboarder Janaki Anand gained viral fame after a video of her practicing in Kochi was uploaded to Instagram.

She is the youngest Indian skateboarder and has become a prominent figure in the nascent skateboarding scene in India.

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Janaki started skateboarding at the age of two, mastering various tricks and techniques without a professional coach.

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Despite the challenges and criticism, Janaki's family believes in empowering young girls through skateboarding and is working to promote the sport in India.

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