Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak won a bronze medal in the vault final at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup held in Antalya, Turkey, showcasing a stellar performance.
Sports News: Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak has once again brought glory to the nation. She secured a bronze medal in the vault final at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Antalya, Turkey. This victory is especially significant as it marks a fantastic start to her year.
Secured a Medal for India with an Excellent Score
The 29-year-old Pranati Nayak scored a total of 13.417 in the vault final. American gymnasts Jayla Hang (13.667) and Claire Pease (13.567) won gold and silver medals respectively in this competition. Pranati also performed brilliantly in the vault qualification, scoring 13.317. After winning the medal, Pranati said, "Starting the year with a medal is a fantastic feeling. This has boosted my confidence, and I am now ready to win medals in the Asian Championships and World Championships as well."
Pranati Becomes the Third Indian Gymnast
Pranati Nayak has previously brought honour to India on several international occasions. She won a bronze medal at the FIG Apparatus World Cup held in Cairo before the 2023 Paris Olympics. Additionally, she won bronze medals in the vault event at the Asian Championships in 2019 (Ulaanbaatar) and 2022 (Doha).
Pranati is the third Indian gymnast to win an international medal in the vault event. Before her, Dipa Karmakar (2018 Mersin Gold, 2018 Cottbus Bronze) and Aruna Reddy (2018 Melbourne World Cup Bronze) achieved this feat. Pranati Nayak's victory has further strengthened Indian gymnastics. Her sights are now set on winning medals at the upcoming Asian Championships and World Championships. If she maintains this momentum, she is certain to etch her name in the annals of Indian sports history.
