Gujarat Athletes Shine at All India Mallakhamb Championship 2026
Gujarats Diya Rawal and Devvrat Pandya excel at the All India Mallakhamb Championship, bringing home multiple medals and pride to their state.
Jhansi, October 29 (Daily Kiran) : The All India Mallakhamb Championship 2026, held in Jhansi from September 27 to 29, showcased remarkable talent from Gujarat. Diya Rawal from Vadodara excelled in the Under-16 girls’ category, winning both a silver and a bronze medal. Meanwhile, Devvrat Pandya secured gold and silver medals in the Under-18 boys’ category.
Reflecting on her achievements, Diya shared, “I participated in the Under-16 category at the Jhansi Mallakhamb competition. I earned a silver in the team championship and a bronze in the individual event.” Devvrat added, “At the national competition in Jhansi, our team won the gold medal, and I personally earned a silver medal in my category.”
Rahil Choksi, Secretary of the Gujarat State Mallakhamb Association, emphasized the importance of practice for young athletes. He stated, “To ensure the children perform well at the national level, we provided them with ample practice time and training in various locations, offering all possible support for their success.”
The victories of Diya and Devvrat have filled their families with pride. Their relatives noted that the Gujarat government is encouraging athletes by providing better facilities, enabling them to represent the state on national and international stages.
Diya’s mother, Pallavi Rawal, mentioned, “Diya began practicing Mallakhamb in the sixth grade. She has made significant progress and has participated in 6 to 8 national competitions. We are very happy with her performance.” Devvrat’s father, Vipul Kumar Pandya, highlighted the development in sports, saying, “Initiatives like Khelo India and the Gujarat Mahakumbh have provided athletes with better opportunities to showcase their talent and advance.”
In this competition, which featured teams from 14 states, Gujarat athletes not only won individual medals but also saw success in team events. The Under-19 boys and Under-14 girls’ teams both secured gold medals, while the Under-16 girls’ team took silver and the Under-14 boys’ team earned bronze.
