Prachi Parkhi has made history by becoming the first person from Nagpur to be certified as an international judge in Acrobatic Gymnastics. She earned the prestigious Category 4 certification after successfully clearing the international judging examination, officially recognizing her as a qualified international judge from India.
Prachi’s journey began with her participation in the National Level Judging Course held in Karnataka in June. After clearing the national-level exam, she was selected for the International Judging Course, where she showcased her knowledge and dedication to clear the examination with flying colors.
Beyond her judging achievements, Prachi is a well-known name in the gymnastics community. She has previously coached the Indian gymnastics team and currently serves as the director of Phoenix Gymnastics Academy in Nagpur, where she also leads as the head coach.
Her milestone was met with an outpouring of congratulatory messages from respected personalities in the field. Among those who extended their wishes were Sumith M.R., President of the Acrobatic Gymnastics Technical Committee; Dr. Makarand Joshi, President of the Maharashtra Gymnastics Association; Deputy Director of Sports & DSO Pallavi Dhatrak; Maya Duble, President of Phoenix Gymnastics Academy; Purushottam Darvankar, Secretary of Gymnastics Association Nagpur; and several others including Nishant Patil, Dr. Pradeep Bibtear, Dr. Neeraj Khaty, Mukesh Ghyar, Dr. Shrikant Parkhi, and her students.
Prachi’s accomplishment marks a proud moment not just for her but for the entire city of Nagpur, shining a spotlight on its growing presence in the field of gymnastics.
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