Nearly a decade after Dipa Karmakar’s historic vault in Rio, Indian gymnastics continues to oscillate between isolated moments of brilliance and long stretches of stagnation. The year 2025, in particular, revealed a sport caught in between capable of world-class results on a single apparatus, yet struggling to build the all-round technical base required to compete…
The 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Jakarta (October 19–25, 2025) turned into a sobering assessment of India’s position in world gymnastics. For a nine-member contingent that arrived with quiet optimism, the outcome no athlete qualifying for an apparatus or all-around final was a blunt reminder of the widening gap between aspiration and international…
The stage is set. The world’s finest gymnasts will converge in Jakarta, Indonesia, from October 19–25, 2025, for the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships and for India, this year’s competition marks both a renewal of ambition and a test of strategy. The Indian contingent, featuring five men and four women, heads into the championships…
As the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships approach (October 19–25, 2025, Jakarta), India enters with a carefully structured plan tailored to the event’s post-Olympic individual format. With no team event in Jakarta, this year’s Championships provide a unique opportunity for apparatus specialists to make their mark and for India, it’s a chance to build…
In Indian sport, where cricketing heroes and badminton champions often dominate headlines, the story of Pranati Nayak is one that deserves far greater recognition. Born in a small village in West Bengal, raised in modest circumstances, and fueled by an extraordinary determination, Pranati has risen to become one of India’s most consistent gymnasts on the…
In rhythmic gymnastics, sometimes the most significant milestones aren’t the ones crowned with medals, but the performances that quietly redraw what an entire nation can dream to achieve. At the 2025 FIG World Challenge Cup in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, 18-year-old Indian gymnast Kimaya Karle did exactly that. Her score of 23.000 in the Clubs apparatus may…
At the recently concluded 2025 Asian Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Jecheon, South Korea, a young Indian gymnast made headlines with his fearless routines, high composure, and historic finish in the men’s junior vault event. Akshat Bajaj, representing India in his first-ever international competition, not only qualified for the Vault Final with the third-best score in…
Pranati Nayak Wins Bronze in Vault Final at 2025 Asian Gymnastics Championships, Protistha Samanta Finishes 4th India’s women gymnasts made a strong statement at the 12th Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championships 2025 held in Jecheon, South Korea, as Pranati Nayak clinched a Bronze medal in the Senior Women’s Vault Final with a score of 13.466, while…
Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak added another feather to her cap by securing a bronze medal in the women’s vault final at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup 2025 in Antalya, Turkey. The 29-year-old Olympian delivered an impressive performance, scoring 13.417 to finish third behind Jayla Hang (13.667) and Claire Pease (13.567) from the USA….
Indian gymnastics received a major boost as Pranati Nayak, the ace gymnast from Odisha, secured her place in the Vault Final at the FIG Antalya World Cup 2025. Finishing third in the qualification round with a score of 13.317, Pranati displayed her exceptional skill and consistency against a competitive field of international gymnasts. A Historic…
Maharashtra stole the spotlight on the fourth day of the 38th National Games, delivering a stellar performance in gymnastics at national games and clinching multiple gold medals. From acrobatic to trampoline events, the state’s gymnasts showcased exceptional skill and precision, outshining their competitors. With dominance across categories, Maharashtra reaffirmed its stronghold in Indian gymnastics, setting…
The Gymnastics at National Games 2025 promises to be an exhilarating celebration of athleticism and artistry, and the sport is set to be one of the highlights of this prestigious event. Taking place from 8th February 2025 to 13th February 2025, the gymnastics competitions will be hosted at the Bhagirathi Hall, MPSC, Rajat Jayanti Khel…
