Archive · 6 Dec 2025
63rd National Roller-Skating Championship Begins in Visakhapatnam
The 63rd National Roller-Skating Championship is happening in Visakhapatnam from December 5 to December 15.
Around 4,000 skaters from all over India will participate in 11 different categories like speed, artistic, and roller hockey.
The event is organized by the Roller-Skating Federation of India with help from the government.
Skaters are practicing at four different places in the city.
The main goal is to get more young people interested in skating.
Famous skaters like V Anand Kumar, who won a gold medal in a world competition, will also be there.
This event is a big deal for roller skating in India!
The 63rd National Roller-Skating Championship is being held in Visakhapatnam from December 5 to December 15.
Approximately 4,000 skaters from 34 states and Union Territories will participate in 11 categories.
The event is organized by the Roller-Skating Federation of India with support from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Andhra Pradesh government.
Competitions will be held at four locations in Visakhapatnam: VUDA Park Skating Rink, Shivaji Park Skating Rink, Kailasagiri, and Boyapalem Skating Rink.
The main objective is to encourage youth to explore skating, with national and international athletes like V Anand Kumar attending the event.
- Who
- 4,000 skaters from 34 states and Union Territories, including national and international athletes like V Anand Kumar
- What
- 63rd National Roller-Skating Championship
- When
- December 5-15
- Where
- Visakhapatnam, at four locations: VUDA Park Skating Rink, Shivaji Park Skating Rink, Kailasagiri, Boyapalem Skating Rink
- Why
- To encourage the country's youth to explore skating and showcase talent in various categories
- Event
- 63rd National Roller-Skating Championship
- Location
- Visakhapatnam
- Duration
- December 5-15
- Participants
- 4,000 skaters from 34 states and Union Territories
- Categories
- 11 (including speed, artistic, roller hockey, inline freestyle, inline alpine, inline downhill, roller derby, roller freestyle, skateboarding, and scooter)
- Organizers
- Roller-Skating Federation of India (RSFI) with support from Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Andhra Pradesh government
- Venues
- VUDA Park Skating Rink, Shivaji Park Skating Rink, Kailasagiri, Boyapalem Skating Rink
- Objective
- To encourage youth to explore skating