Pune: Eight skaters from Pune district have been selected in the Indian skating team for the Roller Skating Asain Championship, which will commence at Namwon in Korea from September 4-14.

Arhant Joshi, Jinesh Nanal, Shrutika Sarode and Vaidehi Sarode will take part in the freestyle event while Vikram Ingale, Atharava Kulkarni and Siddhant Kamble are ready to show their skills in speed skating event.

Coach Ashutosh Jagtap will accompany the team of 145 skaters.