"VAN" (Sports Desk - 07.10.2025) :: The 2025 Inline Speed Skating World Championships lit up Beidaihe, China, from September 13 to 21. The venue featured a parabolic indoor track, ensuring world-class racing conditions for athletes and an unforgettable experience for spectators, with competitions taking place smoothly.
From the very first day, the event showcased the global reach of the sport, with six different countries claiming gold across the opening finals. Over the full seven days of competition, nine different nations reached the top step of the podium. Yet, the true story of Beidaihe 2025 came from India’s historic breakthrough.
Anandkumar Velkumar stunned the speed skating world with double gold, including an incredible victory in the Senior Men’s Marathon and a decisive win in the 1000m. His triumph marked India’s first-ever world titles in the discipline, together with the junior athlete Krish Sharma who also won gold in the junior 1,000 m sprint, sending a powerful message about the country’s growing presence on the international stage. The Indian team’s achievements stand out as the defining highlight of this year’s Championships.
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