Sisters Shrutika Sarode and Vaidehi Sarode of Pune created a new history when they represented India in the World Skate Championships held in Italy.
The Indian women’s roller derby team defeated China 127-39 to win the bronze medal. Led by Shrutika Sarode, the Indian team created a new history by winning the bronze medal. This is the Indian team’s first-ever medal in roller derby competition.
Both Shrutika and Vaidehi are sisters. Shrutika Sarode has been awarded the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Award by the state government of Maharashtra. Shrutika Sarode captained the Indian team in this tournament. This team’s performance has been the best ever.
Marking a significant achievement in Indian history, the triumph of the two Sarode sisters will surely be a huge inspiration for other athletes to take up and perform well in their respective disciplines. The Bronze medal victory at the World Skate Championship will be a stepping stone in the Roller Derby competition and will surely pave the way for even more success in the future.
The actions of the State Government to encourage the two sisters by compensating them with huge bonuses shall not go unnoticed. There will be further hope in the country that the two Sarode sisters can go on to win a lot more medals for India in the Future.
