Current Affairs - Sports - Discussion

India will host the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025, marking its debut in the field of winter sports. The event will take place from 20–23 August 2025 at Maharana Pratap Sports College in Raipur, Dehradun, Uttarakhand. Organised by the Ice Skating Association of India (ISAI), the tournament will feature nine race categories, ranging from 222 meters to a 5000-meter relay. With the participation of over 11 Asian countries, this event is a significant milestone in India’s journey toward promoting winter sports and showcasing its capacity to organise international-level sporting competitions.