Gymnast Ariha wins historic gold at Asian C’ships
Sanjeev Kumar | August 8, 2026 8:22 AM CST
Gymnast Ariha wins historic gold at Asian C'ships
Ariha Pangambam has become the first Indian to win a gold medal in the senior women's individual event of the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships.
The Indian gymnast topped the podium with a score of 19.100 in the final, finishing ahead of the continental field to claim India's maiden gold in the event.
Ariha earned 8.650 for artistry, 7.600 for execution and 2.850 for difficulty to seal the title. "A great achievement for us. Did very well. Kudos to her and her coach," Gymnastic Federation of India president Sudhir Mital said.
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