Tashkent world challenge cup

Tashkent World Challenge Cup: Ace Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak, who won the silver medal at the recently concluded FIG World Challenge Cup in Tashkent, revealed that she battled physical setbacks and overriding mental blocks ahead of the competition, and she almost lost hope, but her coach motivated her to give her best.

Returning to the international arena after a seven-month hiatus due to a severe ankle injury, three-time Asian Championship medallist Pranati's campaign was almost derailed at the last minute by a bout of viral fever.

Reflecting on the turbulent phase leading up to the competition, Pranati confessed she had begun losing hope just as she was getting back into her rhythm after an injury setback.