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He came in chasing a podium. He left as a world champion. Anandkumar Velkumar, a 22-year-old speed skater from Chennai, did what very few Indian athletes have even dared to dream of. At the World Speed Skating Championships in Beidaihe, China,   he zipped past the competition to take gold  and also become India’s first-ever world champion in inline speed skating. All this while splitting his time between dodging traffic during early training sessions in Chennai and late-night assignments as a computer engineering student. “It actually felt really amazing to be world champion in my sport. It’s every athlete’s dream to become world champion one day in their respective sport, and I was able to make that happen today,” Anandkumar said in an exclusive interaction with IndiaToday.in. Since making the jump to senior competitions, Anandkumar has hovered around greatness, earning bronze at the 2023 Asian Games in the 3000m speed skating event. But standing on top of the podium? That wa...

  Beidaihe, China – September 15, 2025 India’s rising skating sensation Anand Kumar scripted history at the World Skating Championship 2025 , securing Gold in the 1000m race and Bronze in the 500m +D race , marking one of India’s biggest international skating achievements. In the 1000m race , Anand clocked 84 seconds to clinch the Gold medal , defeating none other than Duccio Marsili of Italy — the reigning World Champion , World Games Athlete of the Year 2024 , and a skater decorated with multiple Gold medals across various inline speed skating categories . This victory is being hailed as a breakthrough moment for Indian skating. Anand followed up with another strong showing in the 500m +D race , where he finished in 43.07 seconds to earn the Bronze medal , once again proving his consistency and ability to shine against the world’s best. The championship, hosted in Beidaihe, China , featured elite skaters from over 40 nations. Anand’s double-medal performance has not only li...

  Tamil Nadu District Skating Action Heats Up: TNRSA Announces September Championship Dates. The TNRSA has officially released the 2025 District Roller Skating Championships schedule, spanning key districts across Tamil Nadu. Highlighted below are major events happening this month: • Cuddalore : September 13–14 — speed, freestyle, and artistic skating competitions await. • Dindigul : Multiple rounds on September 6, 13, and 14. • Erode : One-day showdown on September 21. • Kanchipuram : Speed event only, from September 26 through 28. • Dharmapuri : A highlight one-day event on September 27. All championships are currently open for participation. Skaters and teams eager to compete are encouraged to register promptly. These district-level competitions are stepping stones toward the state wide finals and beyond.  Stay tuned for upcoming updates on additional district events, venues, and participation guidelines as the season progresses.

Avani Public School, Coimbatore Hosts CBSE South Zone Skating Championship — Big, punchy news headline Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu — September 2, 2025 Avni Public School, Coimbatore proudly hosted the CBSE South Zone Skating Championship , bringing together young skating talent from across southern India. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from hundreds of students representing various CBSE schools from Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana. The competition featured multiple categories based on age groups, distance formats, and skating disciplines , ensuring fair opportunities for skaters of all levels. Athletes showcased their skills in both quad and inline skating events , thrilling the audience with speed, balance, and determination. The championship concluded with a closing ceremony, where winners were awarded medals and certificates of merit. The event highlighted the growing popularity of skating as a competitive sport in India and reaffirmed the commi...