New Delhi, September 24
Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, felicitated India’s medal-winning contingent from the 73rd Inline Speed Skating World Championships 2025 held in Beidaihe, China from September 13–21. The national team delivered its best-ever performance, clinching five medals (3 Gold, 2 Bronze), finishing 5th overall among 40+ nations.
Historic Firsts
- India’s first-ever Senior medal at a Speed Skating World Championship.
- First-ever Gold in the Junior category.
- Highest-ever medal tally for India at the Worlds.
Felicitations
Speaking on the achievement, Dr. Mandaviya said: “These historic medals at the World Championships show that our youth are conquering new frontiers, be it in mainstream or emerging sports. I wholeheartedly congratulate our athletes, coaches, support staff, and the Roller Skating Federation of India for bringing glory to Bharat with this remarkable performance.”
Star Performances
- Anandkumar Velkumar (22): First Indian to win a Senior medal; 2 Golds (1000m Sprint & 42,195m Marathon) + 1 Bronze (500m Sprint).
- Krish Sharma (18): First-ever Junior Gold in 1000m Sprint.
- Anish Raj (17): Bronze in Junior Men’s 1 Lap Sprint.
Indian Contingent
The team featured 20 athletes (4 Senior Men, 4 Senior Women, 5 Junior Men, 7 Junior Women) competing in a championship that included 42 events across Senior and Junior categories with participation from over 40 countries.