Three Odisha AM/NS Gymnastics High Performance Centre gymnasts to represent India in CWG 2026
Mumbai, July 22
Three athletes of Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre are set to represent India in the Commonwealth Games 2026 to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.
Out of the eight athletes in the artistic gymnastics category, three athletes -- Tapan Mohanty, Tapeswaranath Das and Olympian Pranati Nayak are part of the Odisha AM/NS GHPC, according to a press release.
Tapan Mohanty and Tapeswaranath Das are part of the India Men's Team in the Men's Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) category. Olympian Pranati Nayak is part of the India Women's Team in the Women's Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) category.
This achievement highlights the dedication and hard work of the athletes, and the world-class training and holistic development provided at the Odisha AM/NS GHPC, which continues to play a pivotal role in nurturing young talent and elevating Gymnastics in India.
Ashutosh Telang, Director & Vice President - HR & Administration, AM/NS India, said the selection of three Odisha AM/NS GHPC athletes for the Commonwealth Games is a proud milestone, adding that it reflects the centre's world-class training and holistic development while wishing the gymnasts success on the global stage.
"Having three athletes from our Odisha AM/NS GHPC competing at the Commonwealth Games is a proud milestone for us. Tapan Mohanty, Tapeswaranath Das, and Olympian Pranati Nayak exemplify the excellence, discipline, and resilience nurtured at our Centre. Their achievement reflects the world-class training and holistic development ecosystem we have built in Odisha. On behalf of AM/NS India, I extend my heartfelt congratulations to them and wish them all the very best as they showcase their talent on the global stage," he said.
The athletes of the Odisha AM/NS GHPC have been achieving laurels in various prestigious international and national platforms such as International Continental Cup 2026, Lisbon, Artistic Gymnastics Asian Championship 2025, FIG World Cup 2025 in Antalya, Turkey, Artistic Gymnastics National Championships 2025 - 2026, etc. showcasing the centre's consistent performance and readiness for the global stage.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great to see Indian gymnastics progressing. From rural talent to international stages — that's the India we want to see. Big shoutout to the Odisha government and AM/NS for investing in sports infrastructure. Pranati Nayak especially will inspire many young girls from small towns!
Good development but why only CWG? We should aim for Olympic medals too. Still, every step counts. Hope these athletes get proper support and not just press releases. Congrats to all three!
Living in Glasgow, I can tell you the competition will be tough. But these gymnasts have shown consistency at Asian Championships and World Cups. Tapan Mohanty's floor routine is very impressive. The entire Indian diaspora here will cheer for them! ✨
Honestly, I didn't know Odisha had such a world-class gymnastics center. This is exactly what we need more of in non-metro cities. Tapeswaranath Das — what a name, what a talent! Hope the government replicates this model in other states too.
Proud moment indeed! But we need more corporate partnerships like this across sports. One centre can't do it all. Wishing Tapan, Tapesh, and Pranati all the best — represent India with pride and bring back glory! 🇮🇳🇮🇳
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