Cover image via TheStarSpeed stacking (also referred to as cup stacking or sport stacking) is one super cool sport. As the name suggests, it involves players stacking plastic cups in a particular sequence in the fastest time.
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Sport stacking (also known as cup stacking or speed stacking) is an individual and team sport that involves stacking specialised plastic cups in specific sequences in as little time as possible.
Participants of sport stacking stack cups in pre-determined sequences, by aligning the inside left lateral adjunct of each cup with that of the next. Sequences are usually pyramids of 3, 6, or 10 cups. Players compete against the clock or another player.
The sport first gained popularity in the 1980s, and under the guidance of the World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA), continues to hold championships and tournaments around the world, including Malaysia!
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According to Davian Foo, who is a WSSA (World Sport Stacking Association) coach, the sport was introduced to Malaysians about 10 years ago
Young Malaysians are currently holding Asean and world records! Lai Xin Yi and Chan Keng Ian, who are currently one of the best speed stackers in the world, by holding many records under their name.
Local youngsters stacked their way to many world records through the yearly Malaysia Open Sport Stacking Championships. Amongst them are Lai Xin Yi and Chan Keng Ian, who are currently of the best speed stackers in the world, by holding many records under their name. **Keng Ian was able to stack up 9 cups in 1.6 seconds!**
WSSA is trying to integrate the sport into schools, stating that it helps kids to stay active outdoors and helps in hand and eye coordination
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You'll roll your eyes at how easy the 'Cup Song' is after watching Keng Ian speed stacking, live:
Plastics cups have never looked cooler in this video of them training:
So, if you have some plastic cups laying around, why not give speed stacking a try? Who knows, you might the next world record holder too! 😀
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For more information, check out the following:
[SpeedStacks Malaysia](http://speedstacks.com.my/)
[SpeedStacks Malaysia's Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/Speed-Stacks-Malaysia-202161033153942/)
[WSSA Malaysia](http://www.wssamy.com/)
[WSSA Malaysia's Facebook page](https://www.facebook.com/wssa.malaysia?fref=ts)
