National Games 2023: Odisha star Pranati Naik steals show in women’s artistic gymnastics

In an impressive achievement for Odisha, star gymnast Pranati Naik secured gold medal in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics event at the ongoing 37th edition of the National Games in Goa on Wednesday.

Congratulating Pranati on her acchievement, veteran Ashok Kumar who is leading the Gymnastics contingent for Odisha, said, “Pranati was truly exceptional today, despite being under the weather in the days leading up to the competition, she assured us that she would win the gold and we are very proud of her achievement.”

“Pranati will feature in four more events in Gymnastics, and we are confident she will do her best to replicate today’s success,” he added.

Notably, the 37th edition of the National Games formally commences on Thursday, the 26th of October at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Fatorda.

As many as 300 athletes including 180 women from Odisha are participating in 31 disciplines of the grand event.  

Earlier, Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department had announced cash incentives for State’s medallists for the event.

As per the announcement, while gold medallists will be awarded Rs 5 lakh, silver medallists  will receive Rs 3 lakh and bronze medallists will be recognized with Rs 2 lakh for both individual and team events.