Palak Kour Bijral

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. In 2014 she competed at the 2014 Commonwealth Games.

Palak Bijral
Full name	Palak Kour Bijral
Country represented	India
Born	(1996-11-15) 15 November 1996 Jammu, India
Hometown	Jammu
Residence	Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
Height	160 cm (5 ft 3 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 National gymnastics competitions Event 1st 2nd 3rd Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships 20 8 6 School National 5 5 4 National Games 2 2 0 Inter-University 8 7 0 Total 35 22 10

Career

Junior (2003-2012)

Her father introduced her to gymnastics when she was five to improve her posture, flexibility, and body shape. 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.

She made her international debut competing on the novice level at the 2008 at 4th Children Of Asia International Games, Russia

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.

External links

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