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Ariha Pangambam Wins First Indian Senior Women’s Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Title
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 08 Aug 2026, 05:36 AM
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Manipur’s Ariha Pangambam has become the first Indian athlete to clinch the senior women’s aerobic gymnastics title at the Asian Championships.
Ariha Pangambam of Manipur has secured the senior women’s aerobic gymnastics title at the Asian Championships, marking a historic first for India in the discipline.
The victory came after a series of routine routines that showcased Pangambam’s precision, strength and artistic expression, earning her the top score among competitors from across Asia.
Sports officials and coaches hailed the achievement as a milestone for Indian gymnastics, highlighting the growing talent pool in the northeastern state.
Pangambam’s win is expected to inspire a new generation of gymnasts and attract greater support for the sport at the national level.
The victory came after a series of routine routines that showcased Pangambam’s precision, strength and artistic expression, earning her the top score among competitors from across Asia.
Sports officials and coaches hailed the achievement as a milestone for Indian gymnastics, highlighting the growing talent pool in the northeastern state.
Pangambam’s win is expected to inspire a new generation of gymnasts and attract greater support for the sport at the national level.