Indian gymnast Ariha Pangambam from Imphal, Manipur, won India’s first senior gold medal in the individual women’s category at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships on 7 August 2026.

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• Ariha Pangambam won the gold medal in the individual women’s category.
• The championship was held in Tagaytay City, Philippines, from 4–7 August 2026.
• The event was held under the sanction of the Asian Gymnastics Union.
• Ariha scored 19.100 points in the final.
• Her score included 8.650 in artistry, 7.600 in execution and 2.850 in difficulty.
• More than 400 athletes and officials from 11 countries participated in the 2026 Asian Championships.
• Ariha trains under coach Yumnam Ranjan Singh.
• She had previously finished fourth in the 2022 and 2024 editions of the Asian Championships.
• Aerobic gymnastics combines high-intensity aerobic movements with flexibility, strength and coordination.
• The sport is judged on artistry, execution and difficulty.
• The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) is the international governing body for gymnastics.
• The Asian Gymnastics Union governs gymnastics events across Asia.
• The Gymnastics Federation of India is the national governing body for gymnastics in India.