Key Highlights
Eleven year old Vardaan Laddha from Pune has become one of India’s most talked about young skaters after a string of strong results at national and international events. Vardaan won silver at the 19th National Short Track Speed Skating Championship in Gurugram in 2024 and followed that with two silver medals at the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025.
These recent medals came in the 333 metre and 500 metre events and put him on the map among Asia’s promising kids in short track speed skating. Vardaan learned early discipline. He trains with Youngsters Skating Club and has also spent time training in South Korea with coaches who work with the national squad. His parents Pranita and Saurabh Laddha are often at the rink helping him keep a strict routine of early practice and focused rest. Local press and national wires reported on his rise and the way he carried himself on the podium. Fans and coaches say his calm head and quick mind are as valuable as his speed on the ice.
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Editor Insights
Vardaan’s story matters because it shows how support, training and grit come together early. Starting young is common in skating but staying consistent is hard. Vardaan rises not by luck but by steady training and good coaching. Short track speed skating is a fast sport that needs split second decisions. That makes his medals more than trophies. They are proof he can read races, stay balanced under pressure and push in the final strides. Training stints in South Korea are a big plus because that country is a world leader in short track. The exposure there helps him learn technique and race craft.
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For Pune and for India the bigger idea is this: with the right backing a local child can go global. If federations and clubs keep backing him, Vardaan could move from youth medals to senior success. For now his rise brings fresh hope and shows how a city sport culture can help young talent shine.
Source & Attribution
- Uni India report on Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2025.
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