24/06/2026
Odisha Skaters Shine at 12th Open Ranking Speed Skating Championship, Ranchi
The 12th Open Ranking Speed Skating Championship was successfully held at Ranchi from 16th June to 21st June 2026, where Odisha skaters delivered an outstanding performance and brought laurels to the state with multiple medals across various categories.
Medal Winners from Odisha
🏅 Panshul Keshari Praharaj
Category: Speed Inline, 12–15 Years (Sub-Junior Boys)
Bronze Medal – 200 Meter Race
🏅 A.P. Sanvee Raj
Category: Speed Inline, 8–10 Years (Cadet Girls)
Bronze Medal – 500+D Race
🏅 Swayam Sampoorn Mohapatra
Category: Speed Inline, 6–8 Years (Cadet Boys)
Bronze Medal – 3 Lap Race
🏅 Sai Neerjara Pradhan
Category: Female Quad, 12–15 Years (Sub-Junior Girls)
Gold Medal – 500+D Race
Silver Medal – 1 Lap Road Race
Silver Medal – 1000 Meter Race
🏅 A.P. Swapna Raj
Category: Female Quad, 12–15 Years (Sub-Junior Girls)
Gold Medal – 1 Lap Road Race
Silver Medal – 1500 Meter Race
Bronze Medal – 500+D Race
🏅 Shreyanshi Behera (Koraput District)
Category: Quad, 10–12 Years (Girls)
2 Bronze Medals
Odisha Officials Present
The championship witnessed the presence of distinguished officials from the Skating Association of Odisha representing Odisha:
Dr. Pradyumna Keshari Praharaj – Vice President
Mr. Nimish Sharma – Joint Secretary
The remarkable achievements of Odisha's young skaters reflect their dedication, hard work, and the continuous efforts of coaches, parents, and the Skating Association of Odisha in promoting skating excellence in the state.
The entire Odisha skating fraternity congratulates all the medal winners and wishes them greater success in forthcoming national and international championships.
