Dehradun, Aug. 17 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 16 Aug: India will host the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 for the first time. The tournament is scheduled to take place at the Himadri Ice Rink in Dehradun from 20 to 23 August.

The announcement was made on Saturday during a press conference held by the Ice Skating Association of India (ISAI). ISAI President Amitabh Sharma said the event marks a major milestone for India's winter sports. "With the revival of this rink, we are creating a future where India can host bigger competitions like the Junior World Cup by 2027 and even the Winter Olympics," he added.

Over 240 skaters and officials from 11 Asian countries including China, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Thailand, Viet...