Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 12:33pm on 05 Sep 2025,Friday Sports
Seventeen-year-old Naisha Mehta from Mumbai created history by securing India’s first Junior Girls Solo Dance gold medal at the 20th Asian Roller-Skating Championship in South Korea, winning with a commanding 6.72-point lead on her international debut. Starting her skating journey at just 4½ years, Naisha has already won 10 national, 28 state, and 23 district-level golds. Alongside sports, she excels in academics, topping Olympiads in math and science while preparing for NEET 2026. Despite balancing rigorous training with studies, her discipline, passion, and versatility in dance and gymnastics have shaped her remarkable journey. (PC: Rediff)