ROLLER SKATING
Indian skateboarders appeal to IOA for inclusion in Asian Games 2026
As the countdown begins for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan (September 19 – October 4, 2026), India’s skateboarding community has made a formal appeal to the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) to include skateboarding in India’s contingent.
Skateboarding, an official Asian Games medal sport since Jakarta 2018 and an Olympic sport since Tokyo 2020, is confirmed for the 2026 program alongside 32 other sports. Despite its inclusion, India did not field a team in the last two editions.
Athletes competing under the Roller Skating Federation of India (RSFI), the recognized national federation, have been training in Street and Park disciplines and have shown promise at national championships. The Asian Games represents a critical pathway for international ranking points and qualification for LA Olympics 2028.
“The talent is here, the sport is Olympic. We just need the opportunity to represent India,” said the delegation.
The community has requested the IOA, led by President Dr. P.T. Usha, to conduct transparent selection trials as per World Skate norms and extend training and travel support.
– Team Sportstar
GOLF
IGPL takes events to new venues for 2nd half of season
The second leg of IGPL 2026 Season 2 is all set to tee off in six weeks after six events in the first half, five of which were in Africa and one in India.
Of the next nine events, eight will be in India after the second half kicks off in the UAE at the Al Hamra Golf Course in Ras Khaimah, UAE.
The addition of a few names like the very successful Arjun Prasad and the promising Ravi Kumar will further strengthen the fields, which already include the likes of Gaganjeet Bhullar, Karandeep Kochhar, Pukhraj Singh Gill, Aman Raj and icons like Jeev Milkha Singh, Shiv Kapur, SSP Chawrasia and Gaurav Ghei among others.
– Team Sportstar
Published on Aug 18, 2026
