Palak Kour Bijral

Palak Kour Bijral (born (1996-11-15)15 November 1996) is an Indian individual rhythmic gymnast. She represents her nation at international competitions. She competed at world championships, including at the 2013 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships.[1] In 2014 she competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Palak Bijral
Full namePalak Kour Bijral
Country represented India
Born (1996-11-15) 15 November 1996
Jammu, India
HometownJammu
ResidenceJammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Height160 cm (5 ft 3 in)
Weight49 kg (108 lb)
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
Years on national team2008-present
GymMaulana Azad Stadium
Head coach(es)Mrs.Krupali Patel Singh
ChoreographerMrs.Krupali Patel Singh (India's youngest Arjuna Awardee)
Eponymous skills
  • a. (The Kudry) Back bend to roll over apparatus catch
  • b. Spinning ball on the tip of the finger while doing front walkover
  • c. Chaine turn wrapped in ribbon serpentine with one arm on the back
Medal record
National gymnastics competitions
Event 1st 2nd 3rd
Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships 20 8 6
School National 5 5 4
National Games 2 2 0
Inter-University 8 7 0
Total 35 22 10

Career

Junior (2003-2012)

Her father introduced her to gymnastics when she was five to improve her posture, flexibility, and body shape. Bijral trained 6–8 hours a day; a typical schedule included an early get up, then choreography and practice. An open practice at the gym until 2 p.m. and a second practice in afternoon lasting until 9 p.m.

She made her international debut competing on the novice level at the 2008 at 4th Children Of Asia International Games, Russia

Awards

  • Sher-i-Kashmir Sports Award in 2006.
  • State Award 2014–15.
  • All Round Best Award from His Excellency President of India Sh. R. N. Kovind in 2018.

References


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