The excitement is building as roller skating takes center stage at the upcoming Asian Games 2023 in Hangzhou, China, from September 28 to October 5. This thrilling event will unfold at the Qiantang Roller Sports Centre, Qiantang District, and will witness athletes from across Asia vying for 12 prestigious gold medals.
Roller sports debuted in the 2010 Asian Games in Guangzhou, China, gaining popularity as an eagerly awaited part of the sporting event.
The roller skating events are diverse and promise thrilling action. They include artistic skating, inline freestyle skating, skateboarding, and speed skating on both the road and track. These events cater to different skill sets and styles, showcasing the versatility of roller sports.
With athletes from seven participating nations set to compete, the battle for supremacy is expected to be intense. Chinese Taipei has been a dominant force in roller skating, leading the medal table in previous editions. However, Japan, South Korea, China, and others are determined to challenge their supremacy.
Roller skaters prepare for the 19th Asian Games. Fans await breathtaking performances, record-breaking feats, and memorable moments. It's time for these athletes to skate their way into the history books and make their nations proud on this grand sporting stage.
Indian Roller Sports team for Asian Games 2023
Men: Vishvesh Ganesh Patil, Jinesh Satyan Nanal, Vikram Rajendra Ingale, Siddhant Rahul Kamble, Aryanpal Singh Ghuman, Anandkumar Velkumar
Women: Aarthy Kasturi Raj, Sai Samithas Akula, Greeshma Dontara, Merlin Dhanam Arpoudam Charles, Heeral Sadhu, Karthika Jagadeeswaran, Sanjana Bathula, Shreyashi Joshi
Asian Games 2023 Roller Sports: Schedule
September 30, Saturday
6:30 IST - Women's Speed Skating 10,000m Point - Elimination Race Final
7:05 IST - Men's Speed Skating 10,000m Point - Elimination Race Final
October 1, Sunday
6:30 IST onwards - Men's Speed Skating 1000m Sprint Tournament Heat
7:00 IST onwards - Women's Speed Skating 1000m Sprint Tournament Heat
7:25 IST onwards - Men's Speed Skating 1000m Sprint Tournament Semifinal
7:45 IST - Women's Speed Skating 1000m Sprint Tournament Final
8:10 IST - Men's Speed Skating 1000m Sprint Tournament Final
October 2, Monday
6:30 IST onwards - Men's Speed Skating 3000m Relay Race Preliminary Heat
7:00 IST onwards - Women's Speed Skating 3000m Relay Race Preliminary Heat
October 4, Wednesday
11:30 IST - Mixed Inline Freestyle Skating Slalon Pair Final
October 5, Thursday
6:30 IST onwards - Women's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Preliminary Runs
7:26 IST onwards - Women's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Quarter-Finals
7:42 IST onwards - Women's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Semi-Finals
7:52 IST - Women's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Consolation Final
8:00 IST - Women's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Final
11:30 IST onwards - Men's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Preliminary Runs
12:37 IST onwards - Men's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Eighth Final
13:10 IST onwards - Men's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Quarter-Finals
13:26 IST onwards - Men's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Semi-Finals
13:32 IST - Men's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Consolation Final
13:36 IST - Men's Inline Freestyle Skating Speed Slalom Final
October 6, Friday
11:30 IST - Ladies Artistic Single Free Skating Short Program Final
October 7, Saturday
8:30 IST - Ladies Artistic Single Free Skating Long Program Final
Asian Games 2023 Roller Sports Rules
In the roller skate competition at the Asian Games, held in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China, approximately 12 countries participated. The marathon event includes a 20-kilometer road race for both men and women, with a maximum time limit of 60 minutes.
Automatic timekeeping and photo finish systems are mandatory. Skaters must not accept help or food from others and should follow jury instructions; otherwise, they may face sanctions. Equipment regulations include a maximum wheel size of 125 mm and four wheels per skate. Each skater is assigned five numbers for identification.
Where to watch Roller Sports at the Asian Games 2023?
The Asian Games 2023 Roller Sports competitions can be streamed live through the Sony Liv website and app. Additionally, viewers can watch the live telecast of the tournament on the Sony Sports Network TV channels.