Rishabh Parekh, an accomplished gymnast and member of the Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre, is currently participating in the national gymnastics camp. This camp, which began on February 11 and will run until March 15, is a significant event for the centre. Being chosen as the official venue for the camp is a great achievement, a testament to the centre's outstanding infrastructure, high-performance training methods, and comprehensive support from sports science experts.
Among the talented gymnasts representing the centre at the national camp are Pranati Nayak and Tanu in the Women's Artistic Gymnastics category, and Tapeswaranath Das in Men's Artistic Gymnastics. The selection of these athletes is a proud moment for the centre and reflects their dedication and hard work.
The centre's chief coach, Ashok Mishra, has also been given a prestigious opportunity at the national camp. He has been appointed as the coach for the senior Women's Artistic Gymnastics team, a well-deserved recognition of his expertise and leadership in developing elite gymnasts. When asked about the training and exposure at the camp, Tapeswaranath shared, "Our main focus is on the Asian and Commonwealth Games. With the national championships coming up, it's a great chance for top gymnasts to showcase their skills and earn a spot on the Indian team. We have fantastic foreign coaches here who guide us through our training from Monday to Saturday, leaving us with Sundays to rest."
Rakesh Kumar Patra, an Indian gymnastics coach, is proud to mentor the country's top gymnasts at the centre. He emphasized the importance of the artistic aspect in gymnastics, particularly in Women's Artistic Gymnastics where choreography plays a significant role. He also highlighted the need for a balance between strength, stability, and coordination to excel in this category. Patra expressed his gratitude for the excellent infrastructure and facilities at the Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre, which has helped them in their journey to make Odisha a "gymnastics hub."
In the junior category, Biru Chandra Rao from Odisha has been selected to represent India at the prestigious DTB Pokal Stuttgart in Germany from March 19-22. This competition will provide Rao with valuable international exposure, a crucial step in his development as a gymnast.
Overall, the Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre has been making significant strides in the world of gymnastics, with talented athletes and dedicated coaches working towards their dream of making Odisha a hub for this beautiful and challenging sport.
