*Mitali secures third position
Excelsior Sports Correspondent
JAMMU, Feb 17: Palak of Jammu and Kashmir has created history by clinching the “All Round Best Gymnast” title of the country on the second day of the ongoing 24th Senior National Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship at Mohali, Punjab.
Prabhjot Bajwa of Punjab was declared second best rhythmic gymnast, whereas Mitali got third position.
In a very tough competition with a total of all four apparatus (Hoop, Ball, Clubs and Ribbon), Palak secured 46.95, Prabhjot of Punjab secured 45.55 and Mitali secured 42.35. This is for the first time that a Gymnast has won ‘All Round Best Gymnast’ title.
The three gymnasts of State have qualified for individual apparatus final, which is schedule to be held tomorrow. Palak has qualified for all four apparatus, while Mitali qualifies for Hoop and Clubs and another gymnast has qualifies for Ball and Ribbon.