Telangana’s ice speed skater Pranav Madav Surapaneni continued his golden run at the 21st National Ice-Skating Championship in Dehradun by winning two gold medals in commanding fashion on Sunday.
Pranav emerged victorious in the 500-metre event with an outstanding timing of 44.70 seconds, displaying explosive speed and flawless technique. He followed it up with another dominant performance in the 1,500-metre race to secure his second gold medal of the day, establishing himself as one of the standout performers of the championship.
His remarkable double triumph has brought immense pride to Telangana and underlines his consistent excellence on the national stage. Coaches and fellow competitors applauded his composure, determination, and technical brilliance throughout the competition.
With one final event remaining, the 1,000-metre race, all eyes are now on Pranav as he aims to complete a memorable hat-trick of gold medals. A victory in the 1,000 metres would cap an extraordinary championship campaign and further strengthen his reputation as one of India’s finest young short-track speed skaters.
Sports enthusiasts and supporters across are hopeful that Pranav will add another gold medal to his tally and conclude the championship with a historic clean sweep.