Chennai:
Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has congratulated Tamil Nadu skaters Anandkumar Velkumar, Lakshita, Pragathi and Rutva for their medal-winning performances at the World Skate Games 2026 in Asuncion, Paraguay. Anandkumar won gold in the senior men’s 42-km marathon, while Lakshita, Pragathi and Rutva secured bronze in the junior women’s 3,000-metre relay. Anandkumar had also won bronze in the 500-metre event and silver in the 1,000-metre category. Vijay said their achievements would inspire more youngsters to excel in sports.