Grandma skateboards with son and grandson
A 65-year-old grandmother in China has gone viral for skateboarding with her son and grandson, highlighting the importance of intergenerational hobbies. A separate report notes that five youths were detained in Kuala Lumpur after assaulting a 15-year-old boy.
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Compiled by GERARD GIMINO, C.ARUNO AND R. ARAVINTHAN
MEMBERS of three generations in a family in Shandong, China, found a common pastime in the form of skateboarding, reported China Press.
A 65-year-old grandmother from Weihai city took up skateboarding alongside her 43-year-old son and 14-year-old grandson.
Scenes of the woman skating on a board and performing tricks impressed much younger skaters at a public park.
Footage of all three of them skating together went viral online.
The son said his mother has been skateboarding for three years.
While it may look effortless to passers-by, her skills were the result of consistent practice.
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