Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru

Mangaluru, Feb 2: Mangaluru siblings Daniel Concessao and Dashiel Concessao have scripted history by qualifying for Team India in ice skating at the prestigious Asian Winter Games 2025, set to be held in Harbin, China, this February.

Hailing from Derebail, the brother-sister duo are the proud children of Francis Concessao and Doris Concessao. Daniel, 21, is pursuing his third year in computer engineering at St Joseph Engineering College, while Dashiel, 18, is a first-year BBA student at SDM College.

Their selection is a testament to their hard work, determination, and relentless pursuit of excellence. Both have been passionate about skating since childhood, transitioning to ice skating over the past six to seven years. They have trained extensively under roller skating coach Mohandas K at Skate City in Mangaluru and ice skating coach K Srikanth Rao of Mysuru, with the support of the Ice Skating Association of India.

To hone their skills, the siblings have traveled to various locations, including Shimla, Delhi, Manali, and even Belarus. The selection process for the Indian ice skating team was held in Bangkok, Thailand. Following their selection, Daniel attended a month-long training camp in Harbin, China, while Dashiel trained in South Korea.

Dashiel, who started skating at the age of 3.5, and Daniel, who began at 5, have shown remarkable dedication to the sport. Their elder brother, Dafnal Concessao, expressed pride in their achievements and highlighted the rigorous training and sacrifices they have made to represent India on an international stage.

The Asian Winter Games 2025 will be a significant platform for the Concessao siblings to showcase their talent and bring glory to the nation. Their journey is an inspiration to aspiring athletes, proving that with passion and perseverance, dreams can indeed come true.