Overview
- Governing body
- Mallakhamb Federation of India
- Origin
- Ancient India
- Olympic discipline
- No
- Category
- Gymnastics
- Total players listed
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Mallakhamb is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The Mallakhamb Federation of India oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Mallakhamb is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
Gymnastics in India is run by the Mallakhamb Federation of India and is a long-term-athlete-development sport — selection at the elite level depends on technical scores accumulated from sub-junior age. Apparatus access, qualified coaching and judging panels remain concentrated in a few cities, but Khelo India has expanded gymnastics centres into more states with foreign coaching support. Mallakhamb and traditional Indian gymnastic forms add a uniquely Indian layer to this category.
At the grassroots, the route into Mallakhamb typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Mallakhamb originated in Ancient India, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Mallakhamb, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the Mallakhamb Federation of India, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Mallakhamb is played and developed across India under the Mallakhamb Federation of India, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How mallakhamb evolved globally and took root in India.
Mallakhamb traces its modern origins to Ancient India. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and Mallakhamb Federation of India is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, mallakhamb grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under Mallakhamb Federation of India, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Mallakhamb sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aahana QureshiKeralaNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Aanya BoseSikkimRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Aanya ChavanUttarakhandSub-Junior Athlete
Junior athlete rising through MFI national ranks.
- Aanya PradhanHaryanaSub-Junior Athlete
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Aanya SalunkheOdishaChoreographer
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Aanya ShindePuducherryPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Aarohi DarUttarakhandTeam Captain
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Aarohi GuptaChandigarhJunior Athlete
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Aarohi MominBiharHead Coach
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Aarohi PatelUttarakhandNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Aditya JindalKarnatakaNational Judge
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Aditya ShindeTamil NaduSub-Junior Athlete
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Advait BhatiaChandigarhIndividual All-Around
Team event athlete with strong ensemble timing and formations.
- Advait GaikwadLadakhChoreographer
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Advait MannHimachal PradeshJunior Athlete
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Advait SidhuUttarakhandChoreographer
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Advika BhatiaTripuraTraditional Form Specialist
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Advika GuptaJharkhandNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Advika MenonPunjabPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Advika MominBiharChoreographer
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Advika ReddyKeralaJunior Athlete
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Advika SethiJharkhandHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Aisha BanerjeeLadakhTeam Captain
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Aisha SandhuKarnatakaChoreographer
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Ananya DubeyArunachal PradeshIndividual All-Around
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Ananya GoyalPuducherryRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Team event athlete with strong ensemble timing and formations.
- Ananya MittalGujaratCadet Athlete
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Anaya SawantAndhra PradeshPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Anika DasTripuraSub-Junior Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Anika KapoorKarnatakaJunior Athlete
Junior athlete rising through MFI national ranks.
- Ansh ChavanWest BengalRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Ansh MirSikkimTeam Event Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Ansh NairLadakhHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Ansh TiwariServicesSub-Junior Athlete
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Anvi RaneArunachal PradeshJunior Athlete
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Aradhya BoseOdishaRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Aradhya TrivediTelanganaNational Judge
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Arjun PanditAndhra PradeshRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Team event athlete with strong ensemble timing and formations.
- Ayaan DeshpandeArunachal PradeshChoreographer
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Bhoomi GhoshPunjabTraditional Form Specialist
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Charan DesaiSikkimJunior Athlete
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Charan MishraTelanganaPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Team captain leading warm-ups and squad reviews.
- Charan SharmaGoaHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Chirag BhattacharyaTripuraTeam Captain
Team event athlete with strong ensemble timing and formations.
- Chirag ChopraJharkhandRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Daksh BoraJharkhandRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Daksh SinghJharkhandHead Coach
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Dev SalunkheHimachal PradeshHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Dev SubramaniamMadhya PradeshTraditional Form Specialist
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Devansh BeheraUttar PradeshNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Devansh DesaiMizoramNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Team event athlete with strong ensemble timing and formations.
- Dhruv AgarwalJammu and KashmirCadet Athlete
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Diya MittalWest BengalSub-Junior Athlete
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Diya SharmaManipurPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Diya SubramaniamOdishaNational Judge
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Eshaan BuragohainGujaratHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Falak BuragohainHaryanaNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Falak PrasadServicesNational Judge
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Falak SolankiTamil NaduTraditional Form Specialist
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Gauri ChavanKarnatakaNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Gauri MehtaPunjabHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Gauri PradhanKarnatakaTeam Captain
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Hansika DesaiUttar PradeshSub-Junior Athlete
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Hansika PillaiLadakhTeam Event Athlete
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Hemant DarChhattisgarhTeam Captain
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Hemant SinghSikkimHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Indira GhoshUttar PradeshPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Indira SiddiquiRajasthanIndividual All-Around
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Ira NaiduMadhya PradeshTeam Event Athlete
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Ishaan BansalBiharNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Ishaan BeheraTripuraTeam Event Athlete
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Ishaan SolankiGujaratCadet Athlete
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Ishita PandaKarnatakaJunior Athlete
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Ishita RawatDelhiTraditional Form Specialist
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Ishita ShindeKeralaIndividual All-Around
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Jayesh PillaiRajasthanRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Jiya NaiduManipurTeam Event Athlete
Team captain leading warm-ups and squad reviews.
- Kabir CheemaAssamPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Karan SubramaniamAndhra PradeshNational Judge
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Kavya PillaiHaryanaTeam Captain
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Kavya PrasadChandigarhHead Coach
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Khushi MukherjeeMeghalayaJunior Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Kiara ChakrabortyGujaratTeam Captain
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Kiara MukherjeePuducherryJunior Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Kiara MukherjeeTamil NaduIndividual All-Around
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Kiara PillaiAssamRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Kiara SonawaneLadakhJunior Athlete
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Kiara WaniUttar PradeshNational Judge
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Krishna ChopraGoaJunior Athlete
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Krishna SharmaChhattisgarhTeam Event Athlete
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Krishna SinhaAndhra PradeshJunior Athlete
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Kritika MittalAndhra PradeshRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Kritika RoutOdishaHead Coach
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Kritika SonawaneNagalandHead Coach
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Kunal SamalHimachal PradeshRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Lakshay DarManipurRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Lakshay PathanMizoramNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Lakshay SuryavanshiPunjabChoreographer
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Lavanya MominSikkimNational Judge
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Manav PandeyGujaratJunior Athlete
Team captain leading warm-ups and squad reviews.
- Meera MahapatraServicesIndividual All-Around
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Meera MansuriMaharashtraTraditional Form Specialist
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Mihir PillaiChandigarhHead Coach
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Mihir QureshiRajasthanHead Coach
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Nakul BoraTamil NaduChoreographer
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Nakul SuryavanshiHimachal PradeshIndividual All-Around
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Navya KhanMadhya PradeshCadet Athlete
Team captain leading warm-ups and squad reviews.
- Neel LoneUttarakhandTeam Captain
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Neha DuttaHaryanaTraditional Form Specialist
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Neha GrewalChhattisgarhNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Neha HazarikaUttarakhandNational Judge
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Neha SharmaMadhya PradeshPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Neha SiddiquiKarnatakaIndividual All-Around
Team captain leading warm-ups and squad reviews.
- Nisha KonwarGujaratJunior Athlete
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Nitya PatelWest BengalChoreographer
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Ojasvi GrewalTamil NaduChoreographer
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Ojasvi MalhotraRajasthanIndividual All-Around
Junior athlete rising through MFI national ranks.
- Ojasvi SubramaniamHimachal PradeshHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Team captain leading warm-ups and squad reviews.
- Om MenonDelhiIndividual All-Around
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Pari ShindeSikkimPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Team event athlete with strong ensemble timing and formations.
- Pranav ChopraPunjabChoreographer
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Pranav SayyadKarnatakaJunior Athlete
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Pratik DeshmukhHimachal PradeshTeam Captain
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Prisha SiddiquiServicesNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Reyansh ChakrabortyKarnatakaPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Junior athlete rising through MFI national ranks.
- Reyansh KonwarArunachal PradeshIndividual All-Around
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Reyansh SawantBiharSub-Junior Athlete
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Riya ChakrabortyTripuraCadet Athlete
Team event athlete with strong ensemble timing and formations.
- Riya ChavanServicesChoreographer
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Riya ShaikhKarnatakaPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Team captain leading warm-ups and squad reviews.
- Riya ShaikhMaharashtraTeam Event Athlete
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Rohan ChandelaDelhiJunior Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Rohan IyerGujaratSub-Junior Athlete
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Rohan MittalGoaTeam Captain
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Rohan PandeyTripuraChoreographer
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Ruchi ChandelaLadakhPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Ruchi LoneTripuraSub-Junior Athlete
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Ruchi RawatPunjabCadet Athlete
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Rudra BajwaHaryanaIndividual All-Around
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Rudra DesaiTamil NaduRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Rudra DubeyChandigarhHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Rudra MominJharkhandJunior Athlete
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Rudra SamalChandigarhTeam Captain
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Rudra TiwariPunjabSub-Junior Athlete
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Saanvi LoneUttarakhandTeam Event Athlete
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Sahil ChandelaNagalandRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Team event athlete with strong ensemble timing and formations.
- Sahil DarTelanganaIndividual All-Around
Pole mallakhamb athlete with strong grip and clean pose sequences.
- Samar AnsariTelanganaJunior Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Samar GaikwadJammu and KashmirIndividual All-Around
Head coach programming strength, grip and pose progression.
- Sara ChavanServicesTraditional Form Specialist
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Shanaya MohantyWest BengalTeam Captain
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Shanaya NairMizoramSub-Junior Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Shivani ChoudhuryGoaRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Shivani DesaiPunjabHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Shivani DesaiChandigarhCadet Athlete
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Shivani TiwariMadhya PradeshNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Team captain leading warm-ups and squad reviews.
- Shreya NaiduLadakhTeam Event Athlete
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Shreya VermaTamil NaduNational Judge
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Siddharth GaikwadSikkimJunior Athlete
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Siddharth JadhavManipurTeam Captain
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Siddharth SalunkheManipurNational Judge
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Simran ParmarJammu and KashmirHead Coach
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Tanish KapoorDelhiChoreographer
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Tanish RawatChandigarhNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Tanvi RoutChandigarhTraditional Form Specialist
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Tanvi ShindeMaharashtraTraditional Form Specialist
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Tanvi YadavTelanganaPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Tarun BaruahUttar PradeshPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Tarun ChandelaBiharRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Team event athlete with strong ensemble timing and formations.
- Tarun MirChandigarhJunior Athlete
Choreographer designing pose sequences with traditional aesthetics.
- Tejas SolankiMaharashtraHanging Mallakhamb Athlete
Team captain leading warm-ups and squad reviews.
- Trisha ChoudhuryDelhiSub-Junior Athlete
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Trisha KhannaWest BengalNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Trisha SandhuTelanganaJunior Athlete
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Uday MohantyBiharIndividual All-Around
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Uday SinhaPunjabIndividual All-Around
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Urvi AggarwalMadhya PradeshSub-Junior Athlete
Cadet athlete with steady improvements at zonal meets.
- Urvi DhillonUttar PradeshSub-Junior Athlete
Junior athlete rising through MFI national ranks.
- Urvi SuryavanshiArunachal PradeshNational Judge
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Utkarsh SolankiOdishaHead Coach
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Vanya BrarBiharHead Coach
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Varun BanerjeeMizoramTeam Captain
Junior athlete rising through MFI national ranks.
- Varun LoneTripuraNational Judge
Junior athlete rising through MFI national ranks.
- Veer CheemaGujaratTeam Captain
Athlete with impressive Khelo India Mallakhamb performance.
- Veer KulkarniJharkhandRope Mallakhamb Athlete
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Vihaan BoseRajasthanSub-Junior Athlete
Traditional form specialist preserving classical mallakhamb heritage.
- Vihaan MannGoaIndividual All-Around
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Vihaan NayakJharkhandPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Rope mallakhamb athlete with intricate knot work and clean poses.
- Vihaan ParmarSikkimTraditional Form Specialist
Certified national judge officiating mallakhamb events.
- Yamini KrishnanKeralaPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Yamini SethiPunjabIndividual All-Around
Junior athlete rising through MFI national ranks.
- Yash ChavanMizoramSub-Junior Athlete
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Yash RaneUttarakhandIndividual All-Around
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
- Yuvraj BishnoiDelhiSub-Junior Athlete
Team event athlete with strong ensemble timing and formations.
- Yuvraj KonwarJharkhandTraditional Form Specialist
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Zara GhoshChhattisgarhSub-Junior Athlete
Niradhar athlete performing free routines with strong body control.
- Zara MannKarnatakaNiradhar Mallakhamb Athlete
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Zoya BoseHimachal PradeshJunior Athlete
Sub-junior athlete with promising basics and flexibility.
- Zoya KonwarTamil NaduPole Mallakhamb Athlete
Hanging mallakhamb athlete with confident swing and pose combinations.
- Zoya MalhotraOdishaChoreographer
Athlete with strong podium record at Nashik and Pune nationals.
Rules
Routines are judged on Difficulty (D) and Execution (E) scores by separate judge panels under the FIG Code of Points, with neutral deductions for line, time and behaviour. Apparatus, mats and landing surfaces must be FIG-homologated. Indian national and Khelo India gymnastics events use the current FIG code in full.
Authoritative rulebook: Mallakhamb Federation of India. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a mallakhamb squad or competition.
- All-aroundSum of scores across every apparatus for the discipline.
- Apparatus finalsTop qualifiers contest the medal on each individual apparatus.
- TeamTotal team score used at Olympics, Worlds and Asian Games.
- Rhythmic & trampolineDistinct FIG-recognised disciplines with their own apparatus and scoring.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in mallakhamb at a federation-recognised event.
- FIG-homologated apparatus (bars, beam, rings, vault, floor, apparatus for rhythmic and trampoline)
- Grips, wristbands, tape, chalk
- Leotards, shorts and trampoline shoes
- Landing mats, pit and spotter rig
- Music system for floor and rhythmic routines
Governing body
Mallakhamb Federation of India is the recognised national body for Mallakhamb in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for mallakhamb. State associations under Mallakhamb Federation of India run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Ancient India
- Olympic
- No
- Category
- Gymnastics
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the mallakhamb calendar in India.
- Mallakhamb Federation of India Senior National Championship
The primary domestic mallakhamb title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- Mallakhamb Federation of India Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Mallakhamb
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Mallakhamb
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in mallakhamb.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by Mallakhamb Federation of India; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in mallakhamb.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the mallakhamb calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
No dedicated professional league is currently catalogued for mallakhamb. The national championship under Mallakhamb Federation of India remains the top domestic competition.
All leagues →International Players
Globally recognised mallakhamb athletes to know outside India.
- Simone Biles (USA)Most-decorated gymnast in World Championship history.
- Rebeca Andrade (Brazil)Olympic all-around and vault champion.
- Zhang Boheng (China)Multiple-time World all-around medallist.
- Nikita Nagornyy (Russia)Multiple-time World all-around medallist.
Records
Where to find India's official mallakhamb record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Mallakhamb is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in mallakhamb are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the Mallakhamb Federation of India.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in mallakhamb are maintained by the Mallakhamb Federation of India.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for mallakhamb and mirrored by Mallakhamb Federation of India.
- National record holdersFederation register
Mallakhamb Federation of India publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in mallakhamb — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Elite gymnast on TOPS with international World Cup and Worlds selection
- Federation-certified coach and choreographer
- FIG brevet judge
- Apparatus maker, gym owner and technical consultant
- Sports quota government jobs
- Circus, stunt and performance careers
Related academies
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Government Schemes
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about mallakhamb in India.
Who governs Mallakhamb in India?▾
Mallakhamb Federation of India is the recognised national federation for Mallakhamb in India. State associations under Mallakhamb Federation of India run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Mallakhamb an Olympic sport?▾
Mallakhamb is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by Mallakhamb Federation of India.
How do I start playing Mallakhamb in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Mallakhamb athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Mallakhamb?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Mallakhamb athletes selected for international events?▾
Mallakhamb Federation of India runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Mallakhamb in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Mallakhamb in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Mallakhamb in Andhra Pradesh
- Mallakhamb in Arunachal Pradesh
- Mallakhamb in Assam
- Mallakhamb in Bihar
- Mallakhamb in Chhattisgarh
- Mallakhamb in Goa
- Mallakhamb in Gujarat
- Mallakhamb in Haryana
- Mallakhamb in Himachal Pradesh
- Mallakhamb in Jharkhand
- Mallakhamb in Karnataka
- Mallakhamb in Kerala
- Mallakhamb in Madhya Pradesh
- Mallakhamb in Maharashtra
- Mallakhamb in Manipur
- Mallakhamb in Meghalaya
- Mallakhamb in Mizoram
- Mallakhamb in Nagaland
- Mallakhamb in Odisha
- Mallakhamb in Punjab
- Mallakhamb in Rajasthan
- Mallakhamb in Sikkim
- Mallakhamb in Tamil Nadu
- Mallakhamb in Telangana
- Mallakhamb in Tripura
- Mallakhamb in Uttar Pradesh
- Mallakhamb in Uttarakhand
- Mallakhamb in West Bengal
- Mallakhamb in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Mallakhamb in Chandigarh
- Mallakhamb in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Mallakhamb in Delhi
- Mallakhamb in Jammu & Kashmir
- Mallakhamb in Ladakh
- Mallakhamb in Lakshadweep
- Mallakhamb in Puducherry