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Indian Skater Anish Raj Secures Historic Bronze at World Championships 2025

In a landmark moment for Indian sports, junior speed skater Anish Raj clinched the bronze medal in the Junior Men’s One-Lap Road Sprint at the 73rd Inline Speed World Championships 2025 in Beidaihe, China. Clocking 39.714 seconds, Anish became the first Indian to win a medal in this category, securing India’s place on the global roller sports map.

The Event: 73rd Inline Speed World Championships 2025

Dates: 13–21 September 2025
Venue: Beidaihe, China
Participation: 42 countries, featuring the world’s fastest junior and senior skaters
India’s Team: 19 athletes competing across multiple events

The Inline Speed World Championships are regarded as the pinnacle of roller sports, showcasing elite talent and offering athletes an international stage to test themselves against the best.

Anish Raj’s Performance

Event: Junior Men’s One-Lap Road Sprint
Timing: 39.714 seconds
Result: Bronze Medal – first ever for India in this category

This achievement adds to Anish’s breakout season in 2025, where he has consistently delivered strong performances.

Earlier Achievements

Gold Medal at the 20th Asian Roller-Skating Championships in South Korea, where athletes from 14 countries participated.
Earned Indian national team selection through outstanding trial performances earlier this year.
These milestones demonstrate Anish’s rapid rise as one of India’s brightest skating talents.

Significance for Indian Sports

Historic First: India’s first medal in the One-Lap Road Sprint Junior category at the World Championships.
Boost for Roller Sports: Highlights India’s growing presence in a sport traditionally dominated by European and East Asian countries.
Inspiration for Youth: Provides motivation for upcoming athletes in non-mainstream sports to pursue excellence internationally.
Strengthening India’s Global Sports Footprint: Complements India’s wider ambitions to diversify its success across multiple disciplines beyond cricket, badminton, and hockey.