Two young roller hockey players from Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu have been selected for the Junior World Skate Games 2026 in Paraguay and have the chance to represent India on the world stage. Visakan and Naseer Shabiyulla will be amongst the Indian team at the global event that will take place from October 2 to 18.
It is a big deal for the young players, but also for Tiruchirappalli’s sporting community. Both players have been training at Hackers Sporting Club in Vadugapatti, Tamil Nadu to train for competitive roller hockey.
Their selection underlines the increasing number of Tamil Nadu athletes who are going to international sports events and brings more attention to roller hockey which is a sport that is growing across India.
Tiruchirappalli Duo To Put Into International Challenge
Visakan and Naseer Shabiyulla have earned their place in the Indian junior team after doing good in roller hockey. They will compete in a tournament now of young players from different countries at the World Skate Games.
The Junior World Skate Games are an international platform for young athletes in all skating. For the Tiruchirappalli duo the Paraguay event will provide them with a chance to prove their skills against some of the world’s young roller hockey players.
Representation of India at such an event is also an important step in the sporting journey of both players and both are continuing to develop their skills at the junior level.
Training at Hackers Sporting Club
The two players are now training at Hackers Sporting Club in Vadugapatti and their preparation is focused on getting better and getting ready for the intensity of an international tournament.
Roller hockey demands a combination of skating ability, speed, coordination, balance and teamwork. Players need to be able to make quick decisions while keeping the ball in control and adapt to changing situations during a match.
Training at a professional sporting club has provided Visakan and Naseer with the opportunity to continue training these skills. They give greater weight to the work that is going on at the grassroots of young athletes in Tamil Nadu.
#WATCH | Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu: Two young roller hockey players, Visakan and Naseer Shabiyulla from Tiruchirappalli, have been selected to represent India in the junior World Skate Games 2026, to be held in Paraguay, from October 2 to 18.
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World Skate Games 2026 In Paraguay
The Junior World Skate Games 2026 will be held in Paraguay from October 2 to 18. Young athletes from around the world will come together for the event and compete on an international scale in different skating disciplines.
As junior roller hockey players in India, it gives them an opportunity to play against international foes. Competition is an important part of an athlete’s development and young players can learn about the speed, tactical demands and competitive standards of international sport.
Visakan and Naseer will enter the tournament with the hopes of their families, coaches, club and the wider sporting community in Tiruchirappalli.
A Proud Moment For Tamil Nadu
The selection of the two Tiruchirappalli players is also important for Tamil Nadu's sporting landscape. Although cricket and many other established sports attract much attention now too, the state sports people have been making great progress in a lot less mainstreamed sports and have made great strides in lesser publicized ones.
Visakan and Naseer’s journey demonstrates how local clubs and coaches can help identify and develop young sporting talent. Their international selections could encourage more young people in the region to play roller hockey and other skating.
For the players the focus is on finishing the preparations and making the most of the opportunity in Paraguay. They will also gain experience at the Junior World Skate Games that will help them in their career in the future.
Looking Ahead To Paraguay
As October 2 approaches Visakan and Naseer Shabiyulla will continue their preparation at Hackers Sporting Club in Vadugapatti. Their training will be aimed at ensuring they are ready for the demands of representing India at an international tournament.
Their selection already has excited Tiruchirappalli's sporting community. From local training in Vadugapatti to international competitions in Paraguay the journey is an important chapter in the young athletes' careers.
With the Junior World Skate Games 2026 bringing in young talent from all around the world, Visakan and Naseer will be able to show their skills in a global context when representing India in roller hockey.
