Mirabai Chanu encourages growth of ice skating on day two of the National Speed & Figure Skating Championships

The 19th National Speed & Figure Skating Championship under the aegis of the Ice Skating Federation of India, witnessed the presence of Olympic medallist Mirabai Chanu on day two.

Chanu awarded medals to all the winners on day two, while encouraging the skaters and expressing her admiration and support for the sport, “This is my first time attending an ice skating event, and I am very happy and excited to be here and see so many girls participating in the championship. I think every state should have an ice skating rink so that skaters can practice easily and hone their skills. I believe that with such facilities available across the country, more talented skaters will emerge, participate in the Winter Olympics, and help us perform better on the global stage.”

Day two of the championship saw fierce competition across various categories. In the pre-juvenile boys free skating category, Vir Chugh emerged as the winner, followed by Yashavi Singh and Suryaa E.S. In the senior men short program, Priyam Tated secured the top spot, with Vishal Anand Mutyala and Manit Singh taking the second and third positions, respectively.

The championship’s final day on August 17, 2024, promises to be a thrilling conclusion with all final events scheduled, including the much-anticipated 500-meter and 333-meter races. Yogeshwar Dutt, PV Sindhu, and Harmanpreet Singh are expected to attend the event, adding to the excitement.