Anvith wins silver and bronze at Asian Open Skating

Hyderabad’s 11-year-old Anvith Athapu won silver in the 333m and bronze in the 500m at the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Championship, adding to his 40-plus medals since age eight

Hyderabad: Anvith Athapu won a silver medal in the 333m event and a bronze in the 500m at the Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Championship in Dehradun.

The 11-year-old city boy competed in the under-13 category. He has been pursuing sports full-time, opting for online schooling with the support of his parents.

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Since the age of eight, Anvith has won over 40 medals in competitions at the inter-district, inter-state, and national levels.