Akshata Shete is an Indian former rhythmic gymnast.[1] She competed at the World Championships in 2009 and 2010 and represented India at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[1] After she retired, she became a judge and founded the Bombay Physical Culture Association Rhythmic Club in Mumbai. She is a recipient of the Shiv Chhatrapati Award.[2]
| Akshata Shete | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Akshata Shete |
| Country represented |  India |
| Born | 1991 |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| Spouse |
Ajinkya Jadhav (m. 2019) |
| Discipline | Rhythmic gymnastics |
| Former coach(es) | Sanjeevani Purnapatre |
Education
editShe earned her bachelor's degree in commerce (B.Com.) from R.A. Podar College. She then earned her MBA from Amity Global Business School during 2012–2013 and later on went to do a Post Graduation Diploma in Sport Management from International Institute of Sports Management, Mumbai.
Gymnastics career
editIn 2009, Shete competed at her first World Championships in Mie, Japan as part of the first team of Indian gymnasts to compete at a Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships.[3] Due to the poor funding of the sport in India, the team's equipment did not meet international standards, and Shete and her teammates bought a set of equipment at the venue to share.[4] Shete finished in 135th place.[5]
In 2010, Shete and several teammates spent a month at a training camp in Moscow ahead of the 2010 World Championships, where she again represented India. She was also selected to compete at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, which took place in Delhi, along with Kshipra Joshi and Pooja Surve.[6][7]
Post-gymnastics career
editAfter finishing her gymnastics career, Shete opened her own club and works as a coach. She also trained as a judge and has judged at international competitions.[2] In 2019, she was elected for a four-year term to the technical committee of the Asian Gymnastics Union.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b "Shete Akshata - FIG Athlete Profile". International Gymnastics Federation. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Akshata Shete-Jadhav becomes the only woman Indian Gymnastics Judge at the Commonwealth Games". firstindia.co.in. 6 August 2022. Retrieved 12 October 2024.
- ^ "India women qualify for the World Rhythmic Gymnastic Championships". Hindustan Times. 1 September 2009. Retrieved 5 May 2021.
- ^ Santhanam, Anuradha (12 June 2015). "Indian gymnasts cry out for help: is anyone listening?". Sportskeeda.
- ^ "29th Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships Results Team Competition and Qualifications" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. 10 September 2009.
- ^ Pawar (9 September 2010). "Indian trio hope to hit the right notes at CWG". Mumbai Mirror. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Results for 30th FIG Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships". International Gymnastics Federation. Retrieved 18 September 2024.
- ^ "Five Indians appointed members of technical committees of Asian Gymnastic Union". Sportstar. 8 March 2019. Retrieved 12 October 2024.