Ariha Pangambam becomes first Indian to win senior aerobic gymnastics Asian gold
Manipur's Ariha Pangambam became the first Indian to win gold in the senior women's individual event of the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships, scoring 19.100 in the final, as reported on 7 August 2026.
Summary
Ariha Pangambam of Manipur became the first Indian to win a gold medal in the senior women's individual event of the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships, held in Tagaytay City, Philippines, as reported on 7 August 2026. She topped the final with 19.100 points, made up of 8.650 for artistry, 7.600 for execution and 2.850 for difficulty. The result gave India its maiden gold in the event, and the Gymnastics Federation of India hailed it as a great achievement.
Key facts
- Athlete
- Ariha Pangambam (Manipur)
- Event
- Senior women's individual, Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships 2026
- Venue
- Tagaytay City, Philippines
- Score
- 19.100 (artistry 8.650, execution 7.600, difficulty 2.850)
- Significance
- First Indian gold in the event
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Where were the 2026 Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships, at which Ariha Pangambam won India's first senior women's individual gold, held?
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Correct answer: C — Tagaytay City, Philippines
Ariha Pangambam won the gold at the championships in Tagaytay City, Philippines.
Ariha Pangambam of Manipur made history in August 2026 by winning India's first senior Asian gold in which gymnastics discipline?
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Correct answer: D — Aerobic gymnastics
She won the senior women's individual gold at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships with 19.100 points.