Gymnastics Nationals 2024 Triumphs

The Artistic Gymnastics National Championship 2024 held in Bhubaneswar witnessed a dazzling display of talent, as gymnastic icons Dipa Karmakar and Pranati Nayak secured gold in their respective events.

Dipa Karmakar’s Stunning Comeback

Rio 2016 Olympian and Commonwealth Games bronze medalist, Dipa Karmakar, made a triumphant return after an eight-year hiatus, clinching gold in the women’s all-around category with a remarkable total of 49.55 points. Her flawless routines in vault and uneven bars earned her silver medals, reaffirming her status as a premier gymnast.

Pranati Nayak’s Vaulting Excellence

Tokyo Olympian Pranati Nayak dazzled the audience with her gold-winning performance in the vault segment. Nayak’s precision and grace showcased her as a formidable force in artistic gymnastics, securing her status alongside Dipa Karmakar.

Outstanding Performances Across Categories

Rakesh Kumar Patra’s dominance in the men’s all-around category and triumph in rings, parallel bars, and horizontal bar events highlighted his skill and consistency. Railways emerged victorious in both women’s and men’s team categories, emphasizing their prowess in team gymnastics.

Medal Tally Highlights

Women’s all-around: 1. Dipa Karmakar (gold) 2. Pranati Das (silver) 3. Swastika Ganguly (bronze)
Men’s all-around: 1. Rakesh Kumar Patra (gold) 2. Siddharth Verma (silver) 3. Gaurav Kumar (bronze)
Women’s vault: 1. Pranati Nayak (gold) 2. Dipa Karmakar (silver) 3. Protistha Samanta (bronze)

Team Championships

Women’s Team: Railways clinched gold with 182.60 points, followed by Maharashtra and West Bengal in the second and third positions, showcasing collective team talent.

Men’s Team: Railways triumphed in the men’s team event, securing gold, while Services claimed silver and Odisha settled for bronze, highlighting the fierce competition.

The stellar performances of Dipa Karmakar and Pranati Nayak have set a new benchmark for excellence in artistic gymnastics, signaling their readiness to make a mark on the international stage. The nation eagerly anticipates their continued success.

Re-reported from the article originally published in The shethepeople