News: The Prime Minister congratulated Anandkumar Velkumar on winning the gold medal at the 2025 Speed Skating World Championships. He became the first Indian to achieve a world title in skating.
About Speed Skating World Championships 2025
- 2025 edition: The 2025 Speed Skating World Championships is organised in Beidaihe, China, from 13 to 21 September 2025.
- Venue: Beidaihe, a renowned beach resort in Qinhuangdao city, will host the event at the Beidaihe International Roller Skating Center, featuring a 200 m indoor track, state-of-the-art facilities, and an outdoor road circuit.
- First Edition: The event traces back to the first edition in 1937.
- It will bring together the world’s fastest skaters for nine days of competition.
- Participation: Over 40 nations are expected to compete, including strong teams from China, India, Chinese Taipei, Korea, Colombia, Italy, France, and the USA.
- Events: The championship includes events like Men’s Sprint Races, Women’s Sprint Races, Women’s Long-Distance Events and Men’s Long-Distance Events.
- Event Significance: This championship marks a major return of world-class speed skating to China following the World Games, promising high-speed action, record-breaking performances, and intense international rivalry.
