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Day 3 of Gymnastics Nationals: Harschit Damodaran Shines with Gold

Day 3 of the Junior and Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships saw Harschit Damodaran win the junior men's all-around gold with a score of 73.700. Akshat Bajaj and SK Nabigh Ali took silver and bronze respectively in the junior category. In the senior team event, the Railways Sports Promotion Board dominated with a total of 220.533, followed by Services and Maharashtra. The championship continues to highlight rising gymnastics talent in India.

Key Points: Gymnastics Nationals Day 3: Harschit Damodaran Wins Gold

  • Harschit Damodaran wins junior men's all-around gold with 73.700
  • Akshat Bajaj takes silver, SK Nabigh Ali bronze in junior event
  • Railways Sports Promotion Board wins senior team championship
  • Services and Maharashtra claim silver and bronze in senior team event
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Day 3 of Gymnastics Nationals delivers high-octane action

Day 3 of the Junior and Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships saw Harschit Damodaran win gold in junior men's all-around, while Railways topped senior team event.

"Harschit Damodaran from Uttar Pradesh clinched the gold medal with an impressive score of 73.700 - Official release"

Bhubaneswar, April 28

Day 3 of the Junior and Senior Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2026-2027 witnessed thrilling performances across categories, with standout achievements in both junior individual and senior team events on Monday.

In the Junior Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) Individual All-Around category, Harschit Damodaran from Uttar Pradesh clinched the gold medal with an impressive score of 73.700, delivering a composed and technically strong performance across all apparatus, according to a release.

Akshat Bajaj of Delhi secured the silver medal with a score of 69.866, while SK Nabigh Ali, representing West Bengal, took home the bronze medal with a close score of 69.767, rounding off a highly competitive podium.

In the Senior MAG Team Championship, the Railways Sports Promotion Board emerged as the champions, posting a commanding total score of 220.533. The Services Sports Control Board secured the silver medal with 211.767, while Maharashtra claimed the bronze medal with a strong score of 211.203.

The day was graced by distinguished dignitaries, including Sandeep Verma, Additional Chief Secretary, Rajasthan; Sudhir Mittal, President of the Gymnastics Federation of India; Shri Bhupendra Singh Poonia, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, DSYS; Shri Bijaya Kumar Swain, Additional Secretary, Department of Sports and Youth Services; Shri Swarupananda Sahu, Deputy Secretary, DSYS; and Shri Amit Kumar Nayak, Deputy Secretary, DSYS.

The championship continues to showcase India's rising gymnastics talent, providing a vital platform for athletes to compete at the highest national level.

- ANI

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Sneha F
Good performance overall, but why are the Railways and Services boards dominating the senior team events again? Are state governments not investing enough in grassroots gymnastics? 🤔
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Vikram M
Akshat from Delhi scoring 69.866 in junior MAG is no joke! Tohfa hai ke silver isn't bad at all. With proper coaching and international exposure, these kids could be ready for Asian Games soon. Even the bronze medalist from West Bengal was very close.
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Priya S
The fact that so many dignitaries attended shows the government is finally giving gymnastics its due attention. But we need more such events beyond Bhubaneswar. What about hosting in smaller towns to inspire rural talent? 🇮🇳
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Siddharth J
Railways Sports Promotion Board scoring 220.533 is massive! That team consistency is what India needs to crack the international scene. But wish the article had more details on the apparatus scores—want to see if our athletes are strong on vault or floor.
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Michael C
Great to see the Nationals continuing with such energy! Harschit's 73.7 is a solid score by junior standards. India's gymnastics depth is improving—the top three were separated by less than 4 points. With more international camps, we can compete with China and Japan.
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Aryan P

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