Bhardwaj (uneven bar)
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Bhardwaj is a move on the uneven bars in artistic gymnastics
in which the gymnast performs a layout salto with full twist from the high bar to catch the low bar. This movement can also be described as a full-twisting Pak salto
. The move is named after American gymnast Mohini Bhardwaj
, who was the first to perform it at an international competition.
Artistic gymnastics
Artistic gymnastics is a discipline of gymnastics where gymnasts perform short routines on different apparatus, with less time for vaulting . The sport is governed by the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique , which designs the Code of Points and regulates all aspects of international elite...
in which the gymnast performs a layout salto with full twist from the high bar to catch the low bar. This movement can also be described as a full-twisting Pak salto
Pak salto
The Pak, or Pak salto, is a release move performed on the uneven bars in women's artistic gymnastics. The move starts with the gymnast facing the low bar, swinging forwards towards the low bar and performing a straight backward salto to catch the low bar....
. The move is named after American gymnast Mohini Bhardwaj
Mohini Bhardwaj
Mohini Bhardwaj is a retired American gymnast who competed at the 1997 and 2001 World Championships and earned a team silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens...
, who was the first to perform it at an international competition.