Mirabai Chanu Inspires at the 19th National Speed & Figure Skating Championship

The second day of the 19th National Speed & Figure Skating Championship at ISKATE by Roseate in India featured Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu awarding medals and applauding the skaters. The fierce competition witnessed various category winners, with the championship's finale set for August 17, 2024.

The 19th National Speed & Figure Skating Championship continued to showcase India's top ice skaters at ISKATE by Roseate on Friday. The event, organized by the Ice Skating Federation of India, had a special guest in Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu, who graced the second day.

Mirabai Chanu awarded medals to the winners, expressing her excitement and support for the sport. 'This is my first time attending an ice skating event, and I am thrilled to see such a large number of girls participating,' Chanu remarked. 'I believe every state should have an ice skating rink to nurture future talents who can represent India globally.'

Day two featured intense competition across various categories. Vir Chugh triumphed in the Pre-Juvenile Boys Free Skating, while Priyam Tated led the Senior Men Short Program. Manjesh Tiwari dominated the Junior Men Short Program, and Tara Prasad secured the gold in the Senior Women Short Program. The championship will conclude on August 17, 2024, with final races, attended by sports stars like Yogeshwar Dutt, PV Sindhu, and Harmanpreet Singh.