Published: November 2, 2026 at 9:01 pm
Telangana’s Chilkamukku Diana Grace hogged the limelight at the CBSE National Gymnastic Championship 2026 at SNBP International School Rahatani, Sinhgadh Sports Complex, Pune.
Grace clinched a gold medal in the individual apparatus beam in the Under-19 age group. Grace also won two bronze medals at the championship.
Diana Grace logged in 9.45 points to win the individual apparatus beam event. Assam’s Aarohi Koundal won the silver with 9.15 points and Keya Prashanth took the bronze with 9.10 points.
In the Under-19 uneven bars, Shaivi Pinalkumar Dave of Karnataka won the gold with a score of 8.40. Devisha Chowdary, also of Karnataka, took the silver with 7.90 and Diana Grace bagged the bronze with 7.25.
In the all-round championship, Shaiva Pinalkumar Dave triumphed with 37.60 points. Maheeksha Mahesh Polas of Karnataka took the silver with 36.10 and Diana Grace had to be content with the bronze with 34.05 points.
Diana Grace finished third in the all-round championship
Gymnastics has been an important part of my journey: Diana
Diana Grace is a Class XI student at Cornerstone School and has represented the state at the Nationals for last five times.
“Gymnastics has been an important part of my journey, teaching me discipline, dedication, perseverance, and the importance of hard work. I am happy to win three medals at this championship. The achievement reflects my continuous efforts, determination, and passion for the sport. I believe every competition is an opportunity to learn, grow, and push my limits. I aspire to continue representing my school with pride, achieve greater milestones, and make my mark in the world of gymnastics,” said Grace.
“I offer my sincere gratitude to the Lord for showing his immense blessing on me, my parents who always supported me in every circumstance and for their hard work done for me, and also my coach Sri Sai for his exceptional guidance and for always having my back and to all the other coaches.
“I also thank our director Sharmila, chairman Solomon and principal Shilpa and the entire school management for always being by my side for the last few years. Lastly, I thank all the people who had played a very important role in my life and to the ones who encouraged me,” Grace added.
Results: Under-19 individual apparatus beam: 1. Chilkamukku Diana Grace (Telangana) 9.45, 2. Aarohi Koundal (Assam) 9.15, 3. Keya Prashanth (Maharashtra) 9.10.
Under-19 uneven bars: 1. Shaivi Pinalkumar Dave (Karnataka) 8.40, 2. Devisha Chowdary (Karnataka) 7.90, 3. Chilkamukku Diana Grace (Telangana) 7.25.
Under-19 all-round championship: 1. Shaivi Pinalkumar Dave (Karnataka) 37.60, 2. Maheeksha Mahesh Polas (Karnataka) 36.10, 3. Chilkamukku Diana Grace (Telangana) 34.05.
