Kshipra Joshi
Kshipra Joshi | |
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Full name | Kshipra Joshi |
Country represented | ![]() |
Born | 1994 |
Hometown | Mumbai |
Discipline | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
Former coach(es) | Varsha Upadhye |
Retired | ![]() |
Kshipra Joshi (born 1994, in Mumbai) is a former Indian rhythmic gymnast who competed in the 2010 World Gymnastics Championships[1] as well as in the 2010 commonwealth games for India.[2][3] Kshipra now a coach at Premier rhythmic gymnastics academy [1] She is also recognised as an International level judge by the International Gymnastics Federation. She made and holds a Guinness World Record for 18 rotations in a '180-degree balance position' in one minute, the record was made on 21 March 2011 on the set of Guinness World Records - Ab India Todega in Mumbai.[2] She was awarded the "Shiv Chhatrapati Krida Puraskar" in March 2011 by the Government of Maharashtra.[4][5][6]
Education
Kshipra Joshi received her secondary education from the prestigious Balmohan Vidyamandir, located in Shivaji Park. Followed by a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Ramnarain Ruia College, Mumbai. She decided to further follow her passion in sports by pursuing a post graduate diploma in sports management from the reputed International Institute of Sports Management, Mumbai.[5]
Quotations
- I have finished my schooling and have taken admission to Ruia college this year, but apart from the first day, I have not attended a single lecture. — Kshipra Joshi, as quoted in Daily News and Analysis (18 September 2010)[7]
- Parents enrol children in gymnastics classes like they enrol them in a dance or painting class. But only those who are truly passionate about the sport stick around for more than a year, and for them, gymnastics becomes their life. — Kshipra Joshi, as quoted in the Hindustan Times (14 August 2016)[6]
- They have started realising that rhythmic gymnastics isn't just something meant for reality TV but a serious sport. — Kshipra Joshi, as quoted in The Times of India (30 December 2016)[8]
See also
- Akshata Shete—confrère
- Spruha Joshi—elder sister[9]
References
- ^ Kshipra Joshi profile at the International Federation of Gymnastics. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ a b Most rotations in a 180-degree balance position in one minute: Record at Guinness World Records. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ Profile at the Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
- ^ Article in Loksatta (21 January 2014). (Marathi). Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ a b Profile[permanent dead link] at LinkedIn. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
- ^ a b Ansari, Humaira, Deep, Sharad and Singh, Navneet (14 August 2016). Young gymnasts practice hard, but don’t have it easy. Hindustan Times. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ Sawant, Yash (18 September 2010). It's all about song and dance. Daily News and Analysis. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ Ram, Sharmila Ganesan (30 December 2016). Young Maharashtra gymnasts twirl and cartwheel their way to international laurels. The Times of India. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ Spruha Joshi and Her Husband: How They Met and In Loved? (13 April 2017). miner8.com. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
Further reading
- 19-member squad for gymnastics announced (2 September 2010). The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- Pooja Surve Akshata Shete and Kshipra Joshi performing Rhythmic Gymnastics (9 September 2010). Mid Day. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- Gymnast Girls from Mumbai Gear Up for CWG! (9 September 2010). idiva.com. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- Naik, Shivani (17 September 2010). Rhythm blues. The Indian Express. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- Turner, Amanda (22 September 2010). Russia Extends Lead at Rhythmic Worlds. International Gymnast Magazine. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- Rhythmic gymnastics from today (11 October 2010). The Hindu. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- National Games: Gymnasts, Khade propels Maharashtra to top in medal tally (17 March 2011). NDTV. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- Thakur, Arun Kumar (February 2011). 8th gold walks home: Borrowed boy brings glory with endurance. The Telegraph (Calcutta). Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- National Games: Gold medal eludes State (18 February 2011). The Sangai Express. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- Letter (1 November 2013). University of Mumbai. Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- Article (20 June 2017). Loksatta. (Marathi). Retrieved 3 October 2017.
External links
- Image with Umesh Kamat, at marathisanmaan.com
- Image at marathiactors.com
- Image with family, at marathistars.com