Yol’s young inline speed skater triumphs in the 500m and 1000m races, qualifying for the RSFI National Championships in Bangalore
PANCHKULA
Aakasa Sharma of Yol, Dharamshala, in Himachal Pradesh’s Kangra district, has continued her golden run in inline speed skating, winning two gold medals and the Group Champion Trophy in the 12–15 years age category at the Himachal Pradesh State Inline Speed Skating Championship. With this achievement, she has retained the coveted Group Champion Trophy for the third consecutive year, marking another significant milestone in her sporting journey.
Organised by the Himachal Pradesh Roller Skating Association on October 18, 2026, the championship was held at an international-level banked skating track in Panchkula. Aakasa secured gold medals in both the 500-metre and 1000-metre rink races, demonstrating her competitive ability across the two events. Her performance also earned her qualification for the Roller Skating Federation of India (RSFI) National Championships, scheduled to be held in Bangalore in December 2026.
Winning the Group Champion Trophy for three consecutive years highlights Aakasa’s consistency and sustained success at the state level. Her latest double-gold performance adds to this achievement, reflecting her continued progress in a sport that demands speed, balance, endurance, technical precision and determination.
For Yol, Dharamshala and the wider Kangra region, Aakasa’s accomplishment is a source of pride. Her success brings attention to the sporting potential of young athletes from Himachal Pradesh and highlights the dedication required to compete consistently in a demanding discipline such as inline speed skating.
Aakasa’s coach, Mr. Chander Singhal, expressed satisfaction with her performance and extended his best wishes for the upcoming national championship. The competition in Bangalore will present the young skater with an opportunity to test her abilities against competitors from across the country and build on her achievements at the state level.
With two gold medals, a third consecutive Group Champion Trophy and a place secured at the national championship, Aakasa now turns her attention to the next stage of her competitive journey. As she prepares for the December Nationals, the young skater from Yol will look to carry her state-level form into the national arena and make the most of the opportunity she has earned.
Her latest achievement marks another encouraging chapter in her journey, with Bangalore now the focus of her preparations.
