PM Modi Hails Anandkumar Velkumar’s Historic Skating Gold

• Historic First: Anandkumar Velkumar becomes India’s first world champion in skating.
• Gold Medal: Wins Senior Men’s 1000m Sprint at Speed Skating World Championships 2025.
• PM’s Praise: Modi hails his “grit, speed and spirit” as inspiration for youngsters.
• Nation’s Pride: Achievement seen as a milestone for Indian skating on the global stage.

GG News Bureau
New Delhi, 16th Sept: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated speed skater Anandkumar Velkumar for winning the Gold medal in the Senior Men’s 1000m Sprint at the Speed Skating World Championships 2025, making him India’s first-ever world champion in skating.

In a post on X, the Prime Minister wrote, “Proud of Anandkumar Velkumar for winning the Gold at the Senior Men’s 1000m Sprint in the Speed Skating World Championships 2025. His grit, speed and spirit have made him India’s first World Champion in skating. His accomplishment will inspire countless youngsters. Congratulations to him and best wishes for all future endeavours.”

The Prime Minister lauded Velkumar’s achievement as a landmark for Indian sports, calling it an inspiration for youth across the country.