Anandkumar Velkumar is an Indian athlete who competes in speed skating. Anand Kumar became the first Indian to win a medal by winning the silver medal at the 2021 Inline Skating World Championship. Anand Kumar and his teammates also won a bronze medal in the 3,000-meter relay at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
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Anandkumar Velkumar (20 years old; as of 2023) is a student of Computer Science at Guindy College of Engineering (affiliated with Anna University, Chennai).
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′8″
Weight (approximately): 60kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Parents and siblings
Anand Kumar’s sister’s name is Surbhi Suweta Virkumar. Subi is a research analyst and a professional skater. Anandkumar Virkumar said he found motivation in his family from his sister Surbhi, who also represented the country in skating. There is not much information about his parents.
Subi Suvetha Velkumar, sister of Anandkumar Velkumar
Profession
Talking about how he started his skating career, Anandkumar Velkumar said:
My sister is already taking roller skating training. When she finally makes it to the national team, I also want to start representing India. Every time she hits a milestone in skating, I know I’ll do the same. I started skating for fun when I was six years old. Gradually, I got selected at the district level, state level, etc. Then, I won the national gold medal in the 8-10 years age group. Skaters start the game on quad skates (one wheel at each corner of the skate). However, in international competitions, inline skates (a wheel at each corner of the skate) must be used to compete. However, in international competitions, in-line skates must be used for competition. “Inline skates (the wheels are in a straight line). So, I switched to inline skates and started training with them.”
Anandkumar Velkumar won the silver medal in the 15km elimination event in the men’s youth category at the 2021 Inline Skating World Championships in Iwag. Anandkumar recorded a time of 24.14.845 seconds while it was raining.
Anand Kumar (second from left) wins silver medal at the 2021 Inline Skating World Championships
After receiving the medal, Anand Kumar issued a statement,
I can’t express my feelings, this is India’s first medal. It was difficult, especially in the rain, with so much pushing and everyone slipping. I was just thinking; we’re going to cross the finish line, don’t fall because it’s really hard in the rain. “
Anand Kumar and his relay team won the bronze medal at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. The team includes Anandkumat Velkumar, Siddhant Rahul Kamble and Vikram Rajendra Ingale who finished third in the men’s 3000m speed skating relay.
Anandkumar Velkumar (far left) with the bronze medal he won at the 2022 Asian Games with Siddhant Kamble and Vikram Rajendra Ingale
Anand Kumar also finished sixth in the men’s 10,000-meter speed skating elimination event at the 19th Asian Games. Anand Kumar said after winning the relay medal:
It’s a really tough game. This was my first time competing in the senior category, so it was a great experience racing with them. Winning a medal is a dream come true and all the people of India will be happy. ”
medal
silver
2021: 15km elimination round of the Inline Skating World Championships in Ibag.
bronze
- 2022: 1000m race in the 36th National Games of Gujarat.
Anand Kumar (far right) won the bronze medal at the 36th National Games Awards Ceremony
- 2023: Siddhant Rahul Kamble and Vikram Ingale compete in the 3000m relay at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China
An incredible display of teamwork earning another bronze medal!
Anandkumar Velkumar, Siddhant Rahul Kamble, Vikram Rajendra Ingale won bronze medal in men’s speed skating 3000m relay.
India is ecstatic about this and extremely proud of it! pic.twitter.com/M9PhmYlZiK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 2, 2023
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