Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, on Wednesday felicitated India’s medal-winning contingent from the 73rd Inline Speed Skating World Championships 2025, held in Beidaihe, China from September 13–21.

Marking a historic milestone for Indian skating, the team delivered its best-ever performance, winning five medals — three Gold and two Bronze — and securing an impressive 5th place overall among more than 40 participating nations.

This edition was packed with firsts for India:

First-ever Senior medal at a Speed Skating World Championship

First-ever Junior Gold medal

Highest-ever medal tally for India at the Worlds

Star performances came from:

Anandkumar Velkumar (22) – Made history by becoming the first Indian to win a Senior medal

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