Video of Chongqing jump ropers setting world record goes viral

By Deng Rui and Tan Yingzi in Chongqing| chinadaily.com.cn L M S

Three young athletes from Gang Cheng Primary School in Chongqing Liangjiang New Area win the Double Dutch Speed Sprint event at the recent Asian Jump Rope Championships 2026 by completing an astounding 496 repetitions in 60 seconds and setting a world record. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Fan credits the students' outstanding performances to the school's structured program and consistent training. Jump rope is a key part of the school's physical education, with weekly classes, daily jump rope sessions during recess, and an annual jump rope festival every April. The school has specialized jump rope instructors and a training system that develops from class teams to school teams, making jump rope a staple activity on campus.

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