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. 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]
| Kshipra Joshi | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Kshipra Joshi |
| Country represented | India |
| Born | 1994 |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| Discipline | Rhythmic Gymnastics |
| Former coach(es) | Varsha Upadhye |
| Retired | Yes |
Education edit
Kshipra Joshi received her secondary education from the 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 International Institute of Sports Management, Mumbai.[citation needed]
See also edit
- Akshata Shete—confrère
- Spruha Joshi—elder sister[6]
References edit
- ^ 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 Archived 27 February 2023 at the Wayback Machine at the Commonwealth Games Federation. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
- ^ Article in Loksatta (21 January 2014). (Marathi). Retrieved 3 October 2017.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Spruha Joshi and Her Husband: How They Met and In Loved? (13 April 2017). miner8.com. Retrieved 4 October 2017.
Further reading edit
- 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.