India to Host Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 for the First Time
India is set to make its debut on the global winter sports map by hosting the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025. This historic international event will take place from 20 to 23 August 2025 at the Maharana Pratap Sports College in Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. For a country where winter sports are still developing, this marks a significant leap in both visibility and participation.
Organized under the leadership of the Ice Skating Association of India (ISAI), the event will feature high-speed, action-packed races on ice. It is recognized as the biggest winter sports event ever hosted by India.
This format demands not just speed, but also strategy, balance, and endurance on ice.
More than 11 Asian countries will participate in this prestigious tournament. As per ISAI President Amitabh Sharma, the participating nations include,
This broad participation reflects the growing enthusiasm for winter sports across Asia and affirms India’s emerging role as a capable host for international competitions.
Hosting this event brings several advantages to India’s sports landscape,
This aligns with India’s broader goal to diversify its sporting identity beyond cricket and build capabilities across all Olympic disciplines.
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