Lucknow: Young skating talent Ira Diwakar continued her impressive run, winning a gold medal for the second consecutive day in a skating competition. Competing in the 4–6 years age group in the 2 Laps + D category, Ira secured the top position, while fellow Lucknow skater Trisha Kapoor won the silver medal.
The competition, held on October 24, 2026, witnessed an exciting contest among young participants. With a large number of skaters taking part, a qualifying round was organised before the final.
Ira delivered an outstanding performance in the qualifiers, recording the fastest time to emerge as the best timer and secure her place in the final.
The event began at around 7 pm and continued late into the night, with the final race concluding at approximately 12:30 am. In a closely contested final, Ira maintained her excellent form to claim gold, while Trisha finished second to take silver.
Ira’s consecutive gold-medal victories highlight her growing promise in skating and bring recognition to Lucknow’s young sporting talent. Her achievement at such a young age is also an inspiration for aspiring skaters.
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