Anandkumar Velkumar and Krish Sharma Win India’s First Gold at Speed Skating World Championship
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At the 2025 Speed Skating World Championship held in Beidaihe, China, India made history.
Two Indian athletes—Anandkumar Velkumar and Krish Sharma—won gold medals in their respective categories, securing India’s first-ever World Championship title.
This sport has traditionally been dominated by South Korea, Colombia, and Italy.
Anandkumar Velkumar: India’s First Senior World Champion
Event:Senior Men’s 1000-meter sprint
Time:1:24.924 seconds
Medal:Gold
Anandkumar had previously won a bronze in the 500-meter sprint with a time of 43.072 seconds.
Velkumar became the first Indian medalist in the senior category at a World Championship.
In 2025, he also won a bronze medal at the Chengdu World Games, which was India’s first roller sports medal.
Krish Sharma: Bringing Glory in Junior Category
Event:Junior 1000-meter sprint
Medal: Gold
Sharma’s victory symbolizes young talent and a bright future for Indian roller sports.
Anandkumar’s Journey: From Junior Silver to Global Gold
2021: Junior World Championship – Silver in 15 km elimination race
2023:Hangzhou Asian Games – Part of team winning bronze in 3000-meter relay
2025:
World Games, Chengdu – Bronze (1000-meter sprint)
World Championship – Bronze (500-meter sprint)
World Championship – Gold (1000-meter sprint)
His achievements highlight India’s growing presence in this sport.
Significance: Milestone for Indian Roller Sports
Velkumar and Sharma’s accomplishments are considered revolutionary in Indian sports.
Marks India’s entry onto the global speed skating stage.
Showcases the capability and talent of Indian athletes in non-mainstream sports.
Supports increased visibility, infrastructure, and backing for roller sports in India.
Velkumar has emerged as an inspiring athlete, motivating the next generation of skaters.
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