Dr. Vatsal Bharatbhai Reshamwala (Hon) is an Indian international gymnastics judge, coach, athlete, and sports professional from Surat, Gujarat. He is recognized for his contributions to artistic gymnastics as an international player, international judge, coach, and medal-winning gymnast. Throughout his career, he has represented India and Gujarat in numerous state, national, and international gymnastics competitions.
He is widely known for winning more than 111 state-level medals, serving as an International Judge in Men's Artistic Gymnastics, and receiving several prestigious awards for his contribution to gymnastics.
Dr. Vatsal Bharatbhai Reshamwala was born on 22 August 1992 in Surat, Gujarat, India. From a young age, he developed a strong interest in gymnastics and dedicated himself to competitive sports training.
Education
Dr. Reshamwala completed his academic education in Surat and later pursued higher studies in arts.
Higher Secondary Education (12th) – Jeevan Bharti School (2010)
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) – MTB Arts College, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (2015)
Master of Arts (M.A.) – MTB Arts College, Veer Narmad South Gujarat University (2017)
Honorary Doctorate – Global Honorary Doctorate (2025)
Gymnastics Career
Dr. Reshamwala has participated in various national and international gymnastics competitions representing Gujarat and India.
International Participation
Year
Event
Location
National Level Participation
He represented Gujarat in:
School Games Federation of India Championships
National Association Gymnastics Championships
University Games
National Games
Gymnastics Day Championships
His performances included notable rankings in all-round events, parallel bars, vaulting table, and other artistic gymnastics disciplines.
Coaching Career
Dr. Reshamwala has served as a gymnastics coach and mentor for several institutions.
Professional Experience
Organization
Position
Judging Career
Dr. Reshamwala has earned recognition as a qualified gymnastics judge.
Certifications and Judging Roles
International Judge in Men's Artistic Gymnastics (2025)
National Judge in Women's Artistic Gymnastics (2025)
International Men's Gymnastics Judge – Category 4
ADEL CoachTrue Certificate Holder by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)
Awards and Recognition
Dr. Reshamwala has received numerous awards and honors throughout his gymnastics career.
Major Awards
Jaydeepsingh Junior Award for Best Performance in Gymnastics (2007–08)
Jaydeepsingh Senior Award for Best Performance in Gymnastics (2014–15)
Gujarat Gymnastics Award (2019)
Icon of India Award (2023)
Pride Bharat Award (2024)
Gujarat Gymnastics Award (2025)
Achievements
Winner of more than 111 State-Level Medals
Multiple State Championship Gold Medalist
International Gymnastics Participant
National Games Participant
University Games Participant
International Men's Artistic Gymnastics Judge
National Women's Artistic Gymnastics Judge
Gymnastics Coach and Mentor
Training and Camps
Dr. Reshamwala has participated in several elite gymnastics development camps, including:
National Players Camp
National Medalists Camp
Centre of Excellence Camps
Government Summer Training Camps
These programs contributed significantly to his technical development and competitive success.
Areas of Expertise
Artistic Gymnastics
Gymnastics Coaching
Sports Judging
Athlete Development
Performance Training
Sports Education
Competition Management
Youth Sports Mentoring
Personal Life
Dr. Vatsal Bharatbhai Reshamwala resides in Surat, Gujarat. He continues to contribute to gymnastics through coaching, judging, athlete development, and sports education initiatives.