Dehradun, Aug. 21 -- Garhwal Post Bureau

Dehradun, 20 Aug: The Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025 started with a grand opening ceremony at the Himadri Ice Rink, Maharana Pratap Sports Complex, on Wednesday.

The races will begin today, with more than 195 skaters from 11 countries, including China, Japan, Singapore, Thailand, India, and others, taking part in the tournament.

The event started with cultural performances. Audiences enjoyed Bharatnatyam on ice skates, a Garhwali dance, and figure skating shows. Team India welcomed the participating nations with a vibrant skating performance carrying a board that read "Welcome to Bharat."

The Indian Skating Association of India (ISAI) highlighted Indian culture in the ceremony...