Jammu, November 15: The grand five-day Open J&K UT Roller Skating Championship 2026 concluded with high energy and exceptional sportsmanship at the M.A. Stadium in Jammu. Organized by the J&K Sports Council from November 10 to 14, the premier event brought together around 425 participant appearances across high-stakes speed skating races, roller hockey clashes, and rigorous selection trials spanning multiple age categories.
The championship witnessed remarkable talent, endurance, and competitive zeal from skaters across Jammu and Kashmir:
Day 1 & 2: Opened with intense 500m and 100m speed skating races alongside dynamic roller hockey matches, drawing nearly 75 participants on day one, followed by long-rink races and participation from 50 young players on day two.
Day 3: Saw peak competitive intensity with approximately 40 speed skaters and 80 roller hockey players battling it out through thrilling final matches.
Day 4 & 5: Shifted to road races for girls and boys across diverse age groups, alongside high-caliber selection trials for Cadet, Sub-Junior, Junior, Senior, and Masters categories to handpick top-tier talent for upcoming representative teams.
Empowering Grassroots Roller Sports
Conducted under the guidance and supervision of J&K Sports Council Secretary Ms. Tazayun Mukhtar Kawos (JKAS)—alongside active support from Council officers, coaches, managers, and technical officials—the championship served as a vital launchpad for emerging athletes. Beyond providing a competitive arena to foster teamwork and discipline, the event successfully identified promising regional talent for future statewide and national platforms.
The J&K Sports Council extends its warmest congratulations to all medal winners and participating athletes, while expressing sincere appreciation to the coaches, parents, technical officials whose dedication ensured the resounding success of the championship.
