Ladakh’s sub-junior boys’ inline hockey squad embarked on their inaugural participation in the 61st National Roller Skating Championship, showcasing a blend of success and setback on the opening day held in Chandigarh on Monday.

In their debut league matches, the Ladakh boys faced a diverse spectrum of outcomes. Their first encounter witnessed a formidable challenge against Punjab, resulting in a 0-7 loss. Undeterred by this setback, the team rallied in their subsequent match, claiming a narrow victory against Telangana with a scoreline of 3-2.
In the championship, Chandigarh exhibited dominance with a convincing 4-0 win over Jammu & Kashmir. Simultaneously, Haryana’s boys secured a hard-fought victory against Kerala in a tightly contested match, clinching a 1-0 win.
Meanwhile, the roller hockey cadet boys’ event showcased Tamil Nadu’s dominance, triumphing in both league matches. Their victories included commanding performances against Kerala (3-0) and a closely contested win against Punjab (2-1).
The day’s fixtures were filled with competitive clashes in the roller hockey cadet boys’ category. Maharashtra emerged victorious over Telangana with a commendable 6-4 win, while Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh settled for a 2-2 draw.
The inline hockey and roller hockey events, being held at the Sector-10 Skating Rink and KBDAV School in Sector 7, are being organised by the Roller Skating Federation of India (RSFI).
{{/usCountry}}The inline hockey and roller hockey events, being held at the Sector-10 Skating Rink and KBDAV School in Sector 7, are being organised by the Roller Skating Federation of India (RSFI).
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