26 players will showcase their talent in Noida on Oct 22
Prayagraj: The selection trials for the 12th state-level skating competition, organized under the aegis of the Uttar Pradesh Roller Sports Association, concluded successfully in Prayagraj on Sunday. Sixty talented skating players from the district enthusiastically participated in the selection process, conducted under the leadership of the Prayagraj District Selection Committee appointed by the UPRSA Association. The selection trials were held at the basketball court of the Sports Complex at St. Joseph’s College, in which 26 skating players were selected.
In the competition, the talent and performance of 60 players of different age groups of boys and girls 4-6, 6-8, 8-10, 10-12, 12-14, 14-16, 16-18 and above 18 years were evaluated. During the selection process, the players displayed their sports skills with full enthusiasm and confidence. On this occasion, officials associated with the selection process and coach Samarpit Kumar, who came from Mirzapur, closely assessed the performance of the players. The selected players got the opportunity to represent Prayagraj in the upcoming state level competition.
Coordinator Amrita Pradhan stated that the school’s Father Mr. Walter DeSalva and Sports Incharge Mohammad Shabi Rafiq conducted the selection process in a transparent and systematic manner, with the aim of fostering children’s athletic talent and providing them with a better platform. She stated that continued efforts will be made to promote talented children in sports like skating. Amrita Pradhan stated that the selected players will participate in the state-level competition to be held in Sector 46, Noida, from October 22, 2026, to October 26, 2026. School management, parents, and sports enthusiasts expressed their appreciation for this achievement and wished them a bright future. Amrita Pradhan stated that with the children’s hard work, the support of parents, and the guidance of coaches, Prayagraj’s athletes will be successful in making their mark at the state and national levels in the future.
In the state level skating competition, Ayushi Pandey, Shanvi Shukla, Soumya Singh, Nitya Sharma, Rakhi Singh, Nivi Rastogi, Shanvi Prakash, Ravyansh Pandey, Agam Jain, Aarav Bind, Luv Kesarwani, Achyut Shukla, Mohammad Abbas Ansari, Arnav Singh, Ayushman Shukla, Ayansh Kushwaha, Mohammad Ali Akhtar, Shivya Singh, Anshuman Shukla, Akansu Kumar, Suyash Shukla, Arpit Singh, Soham Singh, Ansh Bahadur Singh, and Mohammad Aman etc. were selected.
