Aarathy Kasturiraj,Skater

‘YOUNG ACHIEVER AWARD’ for Demonstrating Excellence in Roller Skating and Ice Skating in the year 2005 from Sornammal Educational Trust

The Rotary Club of Madras North recognized this young Lass as ‘THE YOUNG ROTARY SPORTS ICON’ for 2005

When Jet Airways flagged off its inaugural Chennai-Singapore daily flight at a high profile function on 7th December 2005, they selected Six Young Best Achievers in Sports and the Ice princess was one among them

She was invited to meet the President of Singapore, Mr.S.R.Nathan, at his presidential palace. The President appreciated Aarathy’s performance in Ice Skating and lauded her for winning a Gold medal in the Swiss Inline World Cup and also for her participation in the Asian Short Track Speed Skating Championship held at Taiwan at the young age of 11. He wished her the very best for all her future endeavors and encouraged her to win a Gold Medal for India in the Olympics

She received the “Super Kid” award for demonstrating outstanding achievement in the field of Skating in the year 2006, from Rotary club of Madras West

Aarathy called on the Governor of Tamil Nadu, His Excellency Mr.Surjit Singh Barnala, on 3rd July 2006. He congratulated Aarathy on her excellent performance in the National Ice Skating Championship and also for winning a Gold Medal at Switzerland and making India proud. He encouraged her to keep up her good work and bring laurels to India by winning in the Olympics

“SUPER KID AWARD” for demonstrating outstanding achievement in the field of Skating in the year 2006 from Rotary club of Madras West

Aarathy called on the Member secretary of Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu, Mr.Atulya Misra on 22nd June 2007. He appreciated Aarathy’s effort in winning a Gold medal at Switzerland and making India proud

Recently, she received the “NATIONAL CHILD AWARD FOR EXCEPTIONAL ACHIEVEMENT” for the year 2008, from Smt.Sonia Gandhi, Chairperson, United Progressive Alliance, in the presence of Smt.Renuka Chowdhury, Minister of State for Women and Child Development and Shri.A.Raja, Union Minister for Communications and Information Technology, on 5th of February 2009, in New Delhi. She has been awarded a

Silver Medal along with a cash price of Rs.10,000/-. The award is given to recognize her exceptional achievement in the field of “Roller Skating”

APPLAUD FROM THE PRESS

Aarathy, another young champion in the making

The New Indian Express – City Express
18th December 2001

A Champion on Skates

Down Town “The Hindu”
5th July 2003

“Ice Princess” - Her Passion for ice skating remains intact, despite the hurdles she faces K.Aarathy, the first ever ice skater from Tamil Nadu to represent India in the Asian Games

Femina
15th March 2005

Just in the 6th standard and already a title winner at the world level

Down Town “The Hindu”
11th September 2005

“SKATING PRODIGY”. A 11-year-old girl in India's southern Chennai city has come up triumphant in skating despite battling odds like lack of training

ANI/REUTERS TELEVISION
3rd November 2005

Skating to Success - Winning is not new to this 11-year-old who has won medals galore for her inline skating skills

The New Indian Express, Youth Express
28th April 2006

For someone so young, her zest for the sport and resistance to pain is amazing. She is one of the few in many years who is showing promise and she has my best wishes

Srikanth Rao,
Coach – Mysore

For a teenager to say she doesn’t enjoy cinema, watching television or junk food, she must be a rare breed. She not only makes her parents proud, but also her nation proud for the awards she has won and the promise she shows

Frozen Thoughts- March 2009

Aarathy a consistent performer

The Hindu- 1st February 2009

He passion for the sport, coupled with dedication and hard work has helped 14 year old Aarathy Kasturi Raj carve a niche for herself in the field of Skating. Aarathy has proved her mettle by winning medals in inline skating and ice skating not only in India, but abroad too

The New Sunday Express- 25th January 2009