India wrote history in the 20th Asian Roller Skating Championships 2025 in Jecheon, South Korea from July 19 to July 30 by delivering its best performance on the continental stage. With thunderous performances in multiple disciplines, skaters from India registered success in terms of medals and crossed barriers standing in force since decades.
Historic Firsts for India
- Shreyasi Joshi made history by becoming the first-ever Indian to bag gold in Inline Freestyle Classic Slalom in the senior girls’ event and achieving an astounding 83.33 points.
- The Telangana team won and took home India’s first-ever gold in the Show Group competition displaying artistic flair and solidarity on skates.
Speed Stars at the Forefront
Anish Raj, a 17-year-old from Noida, brought home gold in the 1-Lap Road Speed Skating event. His triumph reflects India’s growing dominance in high-speed roller sports.
Medals
India finished the championships with:
- 9 Gold
- 6 Silver
- 1 Bronze
Looking Ahead: India’s Skating Future
Stellar performance in Jecheon is about more than a medal tally— Indian roller sports has a watershed moment. Whether it’s breaking barriers through freestyle & artistic events or dominating speed skating, India is next set to make its mark at Worlds & beyond.
Conclusion
Asian Roller Skating Championships 2025 will be remembered as the event where India declared itself a real force to reckon with in roller sports. With historical triumphs and historic firsts, it is only the commencement of a new dawn for Indian skating.