“I can Hula Hoop for a really long time!” An ambitious Simone Biles proudly claimed this 9 years back. And guess what? Seconds after she said this, her hoop fell, slipping down after a mere 1 or 2 rotations! Biles was stunned. Her reaction was, “Is this Hula Hoop broken?” Well, it wasn’t! Just the challenge was too lofty for the gymnastics G.O.A.T. But as years have passed, she’s no longer the 2016 Simone. Biles today loves a good challenge and is her most fearless self. No wonder, she’s eyeing a new activity now. And oh boy, this is going to be nothing like she’s ever tried!

Simone Biles is currently in Hong Kong and has been out and about, exploring everything: from the markets to local food and more. However, her most recent spotting was at Kooza by Cirque du Soleil, a globally acclaimed circus show that takes one into a whimsical world. There, Simone Biles ended up finding a new task for her to-do list.

Yes, on May 29, Biles uploaded an Instagram story of a performer pulling off an unbelievable stunt. The artist stood on one leg and hula hooped over 7 rings at the same time! Yes, let’s do the math. She balances two hoops in her raised right arm, two more in the other arm, two on the leg that was in the air, and one on the leg that’s stationary. Looking at that impressive sight, Simone Biles wrote, “I will be trying this next time I get a hula hoop.” Well, now that’s quite an ambitious goal, right?

But for an 11-time Olympic medalist who pulled off the gravity-defying Yurchenko Double Pike (the most difficult vault in women’s gymnastics) until she retired it eight months ago, this doesn’t feel completely out of reach. Sure, it’s not gymnastics, but with Biles’ discipline and drive, mastering this quirky challenge might just be a matter of time (and a few hoops, of course).

Simone Biles may be in China for the UBS 28th Asian Investment Conference, but she’s truly living every moment. She’s not just wanting to try the new hula hoop act, but Biles is also experimenting with food and collectibles. Just two days ago, she was out and about in the city in search of the perfect bowl of goodness.

Simone Biles’ Hong Kong escapades continue

On May 27, Simone Biles explored the Wan Chai neighborhood in search of a special dish. She finally narrowed it down to the Lockhart House, where she added an Instagram story that she’s “on the HUNT for ramen. tiktok find, let’s see how it is.” And turns out, it was mission accomplished. Biles added an update in another story saying, “sh** was firrreeeeee 8.5/10. would definitely go back.”

But well, that’s not where her Hong Kong explorations ended. She also visited the market later in her trip and picked up collectibles. “creepy or cute? I cant tell but since I’m in Asia I just HAD TO,” she added with two plush toys with toothy smiles, dressed in traditional Chinese robes. Irrespective, one thing is sure. Simone Biles is trying all the unexplored bits on this trip and making it one to remember. Do you see her trying the hula hoop trick sometime in the future or not? Tell us your predictions in the comments below!