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Indian Gymnast Pranati Nayak Wins Bronze In Vault Final At FIG World Cup

Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak on Saturday secured a bronze medal in the Vault Final at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics Apparatus World Cup in Antalya, Turkey. The 29-year-old, who represented the country at the Tokyo Olympics, came up with a total score of 13.417 in the vault final to finish third, behind American duo of Jayla Hang (13.667) and Claire Pease (13.567). "It is a great feeling to start the year with a medal. It is a good confidence booster for me. I had won last year as well, so I'm feeling really happy," Nayak, who had scored 13.317 in the vault qualification, told PTI from Antalya.

Refreshed and recalibrated: Rhys McClenaghan sets new targets

Olympic gold medallist Rhys McClenaghan is refreshed and recalibrated and as his dream year comes to a close, Los Angeles is already coming into view.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya "Surprised" At Dipa Karmakar's Retirement

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday wrote to Dipa Karmakar conveying his surprise at her decision to retire, a couple of days after the trailblazing Indian gymnast called time on her career. The 31-year-old Karmakar, who became the first Indian woman gymnast to represent the country at the Games in the 2016 Rio Olympics and finished fourth, announced her retirement on Monday. "I got to know about your retirement from gymnastics. While your decision surprised me, I have full faith that you have taken this decision keeping in mind your priorities in life and the experiences that you have had. I completely respect your decision," Mandaviya wrote in a letter to Karmakar.

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya "Surprised" At Dipa Karmakar's Retirement

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday wrote to Dipa Karmakar conveying his surprise at her decision to retire, a couple of days after the trailblazing Indian gymnast called time on her career. The 31-year-old Karmakar, who became the first Indian woman gymnast to represent the country at the Games in the 2016 Rio Olympics and finished fourth, announced her retirement on Monday. "I got to know about your retirement from gymnastics. While your decision surprised me, I have full faith that you have taken this decision keeping in mind your priorities in life and the experiences that you have had. I completely respect your decision," Mandaviya wrote in a letter to Karmakar.

US Gymnast Jordan Chiles Appeals In Swiss Court To Reclaim Olympic Bronze Medal

Two-time US Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles has filed an appeal in the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to overturn a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that stripped her of her bronze medal in the women's gymnastics floor event at the Paris Olympics. Chiles was initially given the bronze in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics after an appeal over how the judges scored her routine was accepted and she moved up from fifth to third place. However, the Romanian Olympic Committee filed its own appeal with CAS, noting that Team USA's appeal occurred outside the one-minute time limit to question the judges' scores.

US Gymnast Jordan Chiles Appeals In Swiss Court To Reclaim Olympic Bronze Medal

Two-time US Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles has filed an appeal in the Federal Supreme Court of Switzerland to overturn a decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) that stripped her of her bronze medal in the women's gymnastics floor event at the Paris Olympics. Chiles was initially given the bronze in the floor exercise at the Paris Olympics after an appeal over how the judges scored her routine was accepted and she moved up from fifth to third place. However, the Romanian Olympic Committee filed its own appeal with CAS, noting that Team USA's appeal occurred outside the one-minute time limit to question the judges' scores.

Watch: Chinese Gymnast Serves Food In Local Restaurant Days After Winning Olympics Silver Medal

The Paris Olympics 2024 opened our eyes to several athletes, who earned their breakthrough moment during the two-week long event. One such athlete was Chinese gymnast Zhou Yaqin, who won silver in the balance beam gymnastics event at Paris 2024. The 18-year-old shot to fame with a heartwarming moment for her being captured on the Olympic podium, as she tried to bite her medal. Now, fans and supporters across the internet have been given a glimpse into her life back home, as she helps her parents in a restaurant.

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Indian Gymnast Pranati Nayak Wins Bronze In Vault Final At FIG World Cup

Refreshed and recalibrated: Rhys McClenaghan sets new targets

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya "Surprised" At Dipa Karmakar's Retirement

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya "Surprised" At Dipa Karmakar's Retirement

US Gymnast Jordan Chiles Appeals In Swiss Court To Reclaim Olympic Bronze Medal

US Gymnast Jordan Chiles Appeals In Swiss Court To Reclaim Olympic Bronze Medal

Watch: Chinese Gymnast Serves Food In Local Restaurant Days After Winning Olympics Silver Medal