Train with an International Skating Champion
Skating is my life, from the local rink to international ice arenas. I have fought hard to represent India as a 9-time national champion, and I bring that same competitive fire and technical rigor to every student I coach.
My first international medals for India at the SEA Games in Singapore. This collage captures the pride of winning for my country on the ice.
On the podium after winning two golds at the 15th Ice Skating Nationals in Gulmarg. This victory marked my 9th year as a national champion in ice skating.
With the Indian short track ice skating team at a training camp in Thailand. It's an honor to train and compete alongside the nation's best.
A moment with a fellow international skater. Competing on the world stage allows for an exchange of knowledge and a shared passion for the sport.
With the Korean women's skating team. The international skating community is a source of inspiration and friendship.
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About Representing India: Ice & Roller Skating
My coaching style is not about just gliding, it is about performance. Whether we are working on roller skates or ice, I emphasize the 'speed tuck' stance and aerodynamic positioning. I use parachute drills to build explosive power and video analysis to correct micro-errors in your form because, at the national level, a fraction of a second is the difference between gold and nothing.
In India, being a skater requires more than just talent, it requires a machine-like work ethic. I have competed at the SEA Games and the Ice Skating Nationals, and I know the specific pressures of the race track. My training programs for the Elite Squad involve a 6-day intensive regime focused on drafting techniques, breakaways, and mental toughness.
We do not skip steps. We start with stance correction, move to stride mechanics and crossover efficiency, and eventually master the high-pressure environment of selection trials. It is hard work, but if you have the fire, I will provide the pathway.
I also focus heavily on equipment support, guiding students on when to upgrade to professional low-ankle carbon boot speed skates and how to maintain them for different track surfaces. If you are serious about representing your state or the country, this is where you start.
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