Ariha Pangambam: India’s First Senior Women’s Aerobic Gold
Why in the news
A gymnast from Manipur created history for India at the 2026 Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships, topping the senior women’s individual contest.
Key facts
- Winner: Ariha Pangambam, from Manipur.
- Achievement: India’s first ever individual gold in the senior women’s category.
- Score: 19.100 points.
- Venue: Tagaytay City, Philippines.
- Other medallists: Chanyapit Manee (Thailand) silver, Mahiro Kishibe (Japan) bronze.
Medal table of the event
| Position | Athlete | Country |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | Ariha Pangambam | India |
| Silver | Chanyapit Manee | Thailand |
| Bronze | Mahiro Kishibe | Japan |
Exam angle
- Event: 2026 Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships, Tagaytay City.
- Athlete’s home state: Manipur.
- Milestone: first Indian senior women’s individual gold.