Ranchi: The 16th Jharkhand State Roller Skating, Skateboarding and Artistic Championship was inaugurated with a grand ceremony on Saturday, marking the beginning of the state-level sporting competition. The Jharkhand Roller Skating Championship was formally opened in the presence of chief guest and IAS officer Chhavi Ranjan and the District Sports Officer (DSO). The event began with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp.
Senior officials, including the chief guest, Sports Director, District Sports Officer and office-bearers of the Jharkhand Roller Skating Association, jointly lit the ceremonial lamp to mark the occasion. The guests were welcomed with bouquets and presented with mementoes as a gesture of appreciation.
Association president Vikas Singh, Abhishek Rathore and secretary Sumit Sharma were among those present at the inaugural ceremony. Other association office-bearers and members, including Jaiprakash Gupta, Amitlavya and Dipendra Kumar, also attended the event.
Officials Encourage Participants
During the inauguration, the Sports Director and chief guest interacted with the participating athletes and encouraged them to perform to the best of their abilities. They appreciated the growing popularity and development of sports such as roller skating and skateboarding in Jharkhand.
The guests also praised the enthusiasm and energy displayed by the participants and acknowledged the efforts of the Jharkhand Roller Skating Association in promoting these sporting activities. They extended their best wishes to the organisers and athletes for the successful conduct of the championship.
Skaters Participate From Across Jharkhand
Skaters from different districts of Jharkhand are taking part in various categories of the championship, showcasing their skills across roller skating, skateboarding and artistic skating events. The competitions have witnessed strong participation and spirited contests among the athletes.
According to the organisers, the official results of the various events held on Saturday will be published in the results table on Sunday morning.
