# Manipur gymnast Ariha wins India’s first Asian gymnastics gold 2026-08-09T06:26:24+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Manipur gymnast Ariha Pangambam became the first Indian to win the senior women's individual gold medal at the Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships. Competing at the Tagaytay City Velodrome in the Philippines from August 4 to 7, she scored 19.100 points in the final. Her routine impressed judges with artistry, flawless execution and high difficulty. The championship, organised by the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines under the Asian Gymnastics Union, saw over 400 athletes from 11 countries. Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh called it a moment of immense pride. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla congratulated Ariha and her coach, calling the victory a historic milestone for Indian gymnastics. ## Coverage - assamtribune.com Tags: Ariha Pangambam, Asian Aerobic Gymnastics Championships, gold medal, gymnastics, India, Manipur Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/manipur-gymnast-ariha-wins-indias-first-asian-gymnastics-gold/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/manipur-gymnast-ariha-wins-indias-first-asian-gymnastics-gold/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.