Odisha’s Pranati Nayak Wins Silver in Tashkent Vault Final

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Odisha gymnast Pranati Nayak earned a silver medal in the vault competition at the FIG World Challenge Cup 2026 held in Tashkent. With a score of 13.025, she edged past several international rivals to secure her place on the podium. This latest success adds to her already impressive resume, which includes three Asian Championship bronze medals. At 31, Pranati continues to break new ground, becoming only the third Indian woman gymnast to win an international medal after Dipa Karmakar and Aruna Reddy. The Odisha Gymnastics Association praised her achievement as proof of the rising standards of the sport in the state. Head coach Ashok Mishra noted that her performance reflects years of hard work and serves as motivation for aspiring gymnasts nationwide. Secretary Ashok Sahu emphasized that the silver medal represents a proud chapter in Odisha’s sporting history, signaling the state’s growing presence on the world gymnastics map. The association wished her further triumphs in future global events.