Palak Kour Bijral
| Palak Bijral | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Palak Kour Bijral | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Country represented |
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| Born |
15 November 1996 Jammu, India | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hometown | Jammu | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Residence | Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 158 cm (5 ft 2 in) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 49 kg (108 lb) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Level | Senior International Elite | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Years on national team | 2008-present | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gym | Maulana Azad Stadium | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Head coach(es) | Mrs.Krupali Patel Singh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Choreographer | Mrs.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
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Palak Kour Bijral (born 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.
Personal life
Palak Kour 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.
Despite having achieved so much at a young age, Palak has said about her success, "I cannot say I have accomplished really a lot. Like Irina Viner says: "When you're on the victory podium, you're a queen, but when you come down from it, you're nobody. You cannot be too proud of yourself". "I am just like my teammates, we're all equal, says Palak.
Career
Junior (2003-2012)
Her father introduced her to gymnastics when she was five to improve her posture, flexibility, and body shape. She made her international debut competing on the novice level at the 2008 at (4th Children Of Asia International Games), Russia.
Senior (International)
2017 season
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
- ↑ "2013 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships athletes - Palak Kour Bijral". Longinestiming.com. Retrieved 27 January 2016.