Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Bollywood Music Elevates Indian Gymnasts at CWG
Indian gymnasts are using Bollywood music for their floor routines at the Commonwealth Games.
Protistha Samanta will use 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai,' Eshita Rewale will use 'Mere Dholna,' and Nishka Agarwal will use a western classical piece.
This change is because the scoring now emphasizes choreography and storytelling more than just acrobatics.
Indian coaches and choreographers are working to improve the artistry of the routines.
Nishka Agarwal is known for her twisting skills and is considered one of the best in the world.
This is a big step for Indian gymnastics, which has traditionally struggled with floor routines.
Indian gymnasts are using Bollywood music for their floor routines at the Commonwealth Games.
Protistha Samanta will use 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai,' Eshita Rewale will use 'Mere Dholna,' and Nishka Agarwal will use a western classical piece.
The scoring system now emphasizes choreography and storytelling more than just acrobatics.
Indian coaches and choreographers are working to improve the artistry of the routines.
Nishka Agarwal is known for her twisting skills and is considered one of the best in the world.
- Who
- Indian gymnasts Protistha Samanta, Eshita Rewale, Nishka Agarwal
- What
- Using Bollywood music for floor routines at the Commonwealth Games
- When
- Upcoming weekend
- Where
- Glasgow, Commonwealth Games
- Why
- To improve scores with better choreography and storytelling
Traditional Gymnastics Focus
Modern Choreography Emphasis
Scoring Emphasis
Traditional Gymnastics Focus
Traditional gymnastics focuses more on acrobatics and technical elements.
Modern Choreography Emphasis
Modern gymnastics emphasizes choreography, dance, and storytelling.
Music Choice
Traditional Gymnastics Focus
Traditional routines often use generic or non-cultural music.
Modern Choreography Emphasis
Modern routines incorporate Bollywood and classical Indian music for cultural expression.
- Event
- Commonwealth Games
- Location
- Glasgow
- Key Gymnasts
- Protistha Samanta, Eshita Rewale, Nishka Agarwal
- Music Choices
- Dil Toh Pagal Hai, Mere Dholna, Golden Cage
- Last Medal
- Glasgow 2014 (Dipa Karmakar)