Archive · 7 Aug 2026

India's Ariha Pangambam Secures Historic Gold in Aerobic Gymnastics

India's Ariha Pangambam Secures Historic Gold in Aerobic Gymnastics

Ariha Pangambam is a gymnast from India.

She does a type of gymnastics called aerobic gymnastics, where athletes perform energetic routines set to music.

Ariha took part in an important contest called the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships.

She competed in the senior women's individual event.

Ariha performed so well that she won first place and received a gold medal.

Her winning score was 19.100.

The judges gave her points for artistry, which is how beautiful her routine was, and for execution, which is how well she performed it.

They also gave her points for difficulty, which is how hard her moves were.

This is the first time an Indian has ever won gold in this event.

Leaders of Indian gymnastics congratulated her and her coach on the historic achievement.

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