Odisha's Mohanty dominates national gymnastics

The second day of the Junior and Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championship being held at Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar witnessed high-intensity performances and remarkable achievements in the Senior Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) category, highlighting the growing depth of talent in Indian gymnastics.Representing Odisha, Tapan Mohanty emerged as all-around champion in the Senior MAG category with an outstanding score of 73.433, delivering a consistent and technically strong performance across all apparatus. His victory marks a significant achievement for the host state and underscores Odisha’s rising prominence in the sport.He was followed by Yogeshwar Singh of Haryana, who secured the second position with a score of 72.667, and Shreyas Choudhari, who finished third with a score of 71.467, completing a highly competitive podium lineup.Adding to the success of the host contingent, Odisha qualified for the Senior MAG Team Championship Final, further reinforcing its strong performance at the national level.