India, Sept. 24 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, today felicitated India's medal-winning contingent from the 73rd Inline Speed Skating World Championships 2025 held in Beidaihe, China from September 13-21.

Marking a watershed moment for Indian skating, the national team delivered its best-ever performance, clinching five medals (three Gold, two Bronze), finishing 5th overall among 40+ nations.

This historic outing was filled with firsts -

India's first-ever Senior medal at a Speed Skating World Championship,

First-ever Gold in the Junior category, and

Highest-ever medal tally for India at the Worlds.

Felicitating the athletes, Dr....