Successful Official Visit of World Skate Asia Dignitaries to India – Inspection of Proposed Venues for the 21st Asian Roller Skating Championship 2027

Dear Members, Skaters, Friends and Colleagues,
*“We are here only for the development of Roller Skating.”*
On the joyous occasion of *Chaitra Navratri, Ugadi, Ghatasthapana, Gudi Padwa*, we are pleased to share an important update regarding the preparations for the *21st Asian Roller Skating Championship 2027*.
A delegation of distinguished officials from *World Skate Asia* recently visited India to inspect the proposed venues for the forthcoming Championship. The delegation was received in Delhi and subsequently visited the proposed venues in Tri City Chandigarh, etc., and held a series of important meetings with senior authorities and stakeholders.
The World Skate Asia dignitaries who visited India are:
· *Shri. Antonio Aguiar* – Chairman of World Skate Asia Rink Hockey Technical Commission
· *Shri. Ramin Atighech* – Chairman of World Skate Asia Inline Hockey Technical Commission
· *Smt. Rieko Iwakata* – Chairman of World Skate Asia Artistic Technical Commission
· *Smt. Shirley Tay* – Chairman of World Skate Asia Inline Freestyle Technical Commission
· *Shri. Sandeep Bhatnagar* – Chairman of World Skate Asia Roller Derby Technical Commission
The visit was coordinated with the support and presence of the following RSFI Dignitaries:
· Shri. Tulsi Ram Agarwal, *President – RSFI*
· Shri. Sebastian Prem C, Vice President – RSFI/ *KERALA *
· Shri. Arun Walia, President – CRSA/ *CHANDIGARH*
· Shri. D.S. Rathore, Joint Secretary, RSFI & General Secretary,
· UPRSA > *UTTAR PRADESH *
· Shri. Sandeep Goel, Joint Secretary, HRSA * HRAYANA*
· Shri. Indhudhar, General Secretary, KRSA *KARNATAKA *
· Shri. Harpreet Pandu, General Secretary, CRSA *CHANDIGARH *
· Shri. Jatin Kumar, General Secretary, HPRSA *HIMACHAL PRADESH*
· Shri . Ganshyam Meena G.S RSA *RAJASTHAN *
· Dr. Vinod Sood Chairman MC *PUNJAB.*
· Shri . Sunil Kumar ECM DSA* DELHI. *
· fellow RSFI Dignitaries and myself
· Dr. Shri. R. Pratap Kumar, *Gen. Secretary – RSFI (In Charge)* & President – TNRSA *TAMILNADU*
During the course of the visit, the delegation and RSFI officials held meetings with several senior dignitaries and officials, including:
· Hon’ble Governor of Punjab
· Joint Secretary,Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs – Govt. of India
· Director Sports and Senior Officials of the Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs – Govt. of India & Sports Authority of India
· President and CEO of the Indian Olympic Association
· Sports Secretary Chandigarh
· Director Sports, Joint Director Sports UT Chandigarh
· President – Chandigarh Press Club
· Senior Deputy Mayor Chandigarh
· Chairman – Standing committee of Administrators Advisory Council on Sports Management Chandigarh Administration.
· Sports Head, Haryana
. Regional Director COO (North and East) Fortis Healthcare
We are happy to inform all members that the venue inspection and official meetings were highly positive. The World Skate Asia dignitaries expressed their happiness and appreciation regarding the efforts being taken for the successful hosting of the *21st Asian Roller Skating Championship 2027* in India.
A detailed report, along with photographs and other related information, will be shared with you shortly.
This visit marks a significant step forward in India’s preparations for the *21st Asian Roller Skating Championship 2027* and reflects the continued progress being made towards the development of roller skating in the country.