Gymnast Pranati Nayak Is India's Lone Competitor Selected for Asian Games
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
Pranati Nayak has been selected as the sole Indian gymnast for the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya, preparing to compete in the women's vault and all-around events. The 31-year-old athlete from West Bengal began her gymnastics career by leaving home at the age of eight and previously represented India at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. She secured a silver medal in the vault event with a score of 13.025 at the FIG World Challenge Cup in Tashkent in May after missing the national championships due to injury. Nayak has previously won bronze medals at the Asian Championships in 2019 and 2022, making her the first Indian female gymnast to win two medals at the continental event. Alongside her training, she actively mentors younger gymnasts and emphasizes the role of meditation and discipline in managing athletic pressure.
Why it matters
Pranati Nayak's selection represents India's sole medal hope in gymnastics at the Asian Games, highlighting the state of support and representation for the sport in the country.
Read the original report — Times of India
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