National speed

The Junior Men Short Program: Tokyo Olympic Games silver medallist weightlifter Mirabai Chanu was the star attraction on the second day of the 19th National Speed & Figure Skating Championship as young skaters continued to showcase their talent here on Friday.

The event, hosted under the aegis of the Ice Skating Federation of India, had Mirabai Chanu awarding medals to all the winners on Day 2 while encouraging the skaters and expressing her admiration and support for the sport.

"This is my first time attending an ice skating event, and I am very happy and excited to be here and see so many girls participating in the championship. I think every state should have an ice skating rink so that skaters can practice easily and hone their skills. I believe that with such facilities available across the country, more talented skaters will emerge, participate in the Winter Olympics, and help us perform better on the global stage," said Mirabai, who missed a second Olympic medal in the Women's 49kg event by just one kg.