Dehradun, Aug. 23 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 21 Aug: The first day of the Asian Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 brought joy for India as the home team won a total of 13 medals at the Himadri Ice Rink, Maharana Pratap Sports Complex.

Indian skaters swept the podium in two categories - Junior F Girls 333m and Junior F Boys 333m - winning gold, silver, and bronze in both events.

Races were held in 14 different categories on Thursday, starting with heats in the morning and ending with finals and semi-finals of relay races in the evening. The medal ceremony added to the excitement as young Indian skaters celebrated their first gold medals in the three-day championship.

India's medal tally on Day 1 included three gold, five silv...