Arpit Singh Yadav: The Journey of a Skater King

Introduction In the world of sports, some journeys begin not on professional tracks but in the unlikeliest of places. For Arpit Singh Yadav , a young skater from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, his journey began with a simple toy—a tiny skating wheel found in a Crax snack packet . Born on June 18, 2003 , Arpit’s story is one of resilience, passion, and determination, as he rose from humble beginnings to become a celebrated name in skating. The Spark That Ignited the Dream At the age of four, Arpit’s fascination with skating was ignited by the little toy. Though it broke under his weight, it planted a dream in his heart. Arpit’s excitement for skating led him to seek opportunities to learn, but finding a school that offered skating activities was no small feat. His passion drove him to switch four to five schools , eventually landing at Central Academy School, Jankipuram Vistar, Lucknow , in 2011 , where his dream of skating took its first real steps. The Early Struggles Learning to skate...