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In the Khelo India Youth Games 2025, Harschit D from Uttar Pradesh and Nishika Aggarwal from Telangana emerged as top performers in artistic gymnastics. Harschit clinched double gold in the Floor Exercise and Vaulting Table events, along with a silver in the Still Rings. Nishika secured gold in the Vaulting Table and bronze in Uneven Bars and Balancing Beam. Both praised the Khelo India scheme for enhancing their training and performance.

Key Points: KIYG 2025 Harschit D Nishika Aggarwal Shine in Gymnastics

  • Harschit wins double gold in Floor and Vaulting events
  • Nishika clinches gold in Vaulting, bronze in Bars and Beam
  • Both athletes credit the Khelo India scheme for their development
  • Harschit and Nishika are top talents in KIYG 2025 gymnastics
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KIYG 2025: Harschit, Nishika emerge as top performers in Artistic Gymnastics

Harschit D and Nishika Aggarwal lead in Artistic Gymnastics at KIYG 2025, showcasing exceptional skill and success.

"I'm feeling satisfied. This is my third edition. - Harschit"

New Delhi, May 14

Harschit D. of Uttar Pradesh and Nishika Aggarwal of Telangana remained the top stars of the artistic gymnastics competitions in the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025 at the IG Stadium Sports complex, here on Wednesday.

The Khelo India Athlete (KIA) duo continued their medal-winning run on Wednesday, ending their campaign on a high. After clinching gold in their all-round final events on Tuesday, Harschit bagged double gold in the Floor Exercise and Vaulting Table events, respectively, as well as a silver in the Still Rings event.

"I'm feeling satisfied. This is my third edition. I had three medals the last time in Tamil Nadu KIYG, and I am happy to have surpassed the tally this time around. I've improved a lot and there has been a lot of evolution thanks to my coaches," Harschit, 17, told SAI Media.

"I've been a part of the Khelo India scheme for the past two years, and it has motivated my training a lot," he added.

Nishika, 17, meanwhile, picked gold in the Vaulting Table event as well as double bronze in the Uneven Bars and Balancing Beam events on Wednesday. She, however, wasn't too happy with her performance on Wednesday.

"It has overall been a good performance, but I wish I had a better showing in the other events where I won the bronze, especially in the floor, where I couldn't make the top 3. I underperformed a bit today after continuous days of events, but it's all a lesson taken forward," mentioned Nishika.

Results

Boys:

Floor Exercise: Harschit D. (Uttar Pradesh) 12.600; 2. Minhaj S. Saj (Kerala) 11.667; 3. Tulintewary (Jharkhand) 11.433

Pommel Horse: S.K. Nabhigh Ali (Delhi) 11.967; 2. Jatin Kushwaha (Uttar Pradesh) 11.633; 3. Vikas Yadav (Uttar Pradesh) 11.233

Still Rings: Sameer Kohli (Punjab) 11.400; 2. Harschit D (Uttar Pradesh) 10.967; 3. Anay Aditya Kirloskar (Maharashtra) 10.600

Vaulting Table: 1. Harschit D. (Uttar Pradesh) 12.767; 2. Akshat Bajaj (Delhi) 12.650; 3. Reyan Rawat (Delhi) 11.884

Parallel Bars: 1. S.K. Nabhigh Ali (Delhi) 12.033; 2. Jatin Kushwaha (Uttar Pradesh) 11.933; 3. Yatharth Kesharwani (Uttar Pradesh) 11.867

High Bar: 1. Niladri Sarkar (West Bengal) 11.000; Dibas Gayen (Jharkhand) 10.967; Ajad Laskar (Odisha) 10.933

Girls:

Vaulting Table: 1. Nishika Aggrawal (Telangana) 12.334; 2. Anoushka Patil (Maharashtra) 12.100; 3. Sara Rawool (Maharashtra) 11.700

Uneven Bars: 1. Anoushka Patil (Maharashtra) 10.433; 2. Sneha Tariyal (Delhi) 9.833; 3. Nishika Aggrawal (Telangana) 9.700

Balancing Beam: Varsha Anand Nair (Kerala) 10.833; 2. Jinia Debnath (West Bengal) 10.700; 3. Nishika Aggrawal (Telangana) 10.600

Floor Exercise: 1. Shatakshi Takke (Maharashtra) 10.700; 2. Sara Rawool (Maharashtra) 10.467; 3. Riya M (Karnataka) 10.433.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
What an inspiring performance by our young athletes! Harschit's consistency across multiple events shows the depth of talent in UP. Khelo India scheme is clearly bearing fruits 🎉 Hope these stars get proper support to shine at Asian Games next!
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Priya M.
Nishika's humility despite winning medals is admirable. Our girls are breaking stereotypes in gymnastics! Though I wish Doordarshan showed more live coverage - these events deserve prime time slots, not just cricket.
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Arjun S.
Kerala and Delhi athletes making strong showing too! Good to see talent emerging beyond traditional sports hubs. But why no representation from Northeastern states? Need better infrastructure there.
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Shweta R.
As a former gymnast, I know how tough these events are. Harschit scoring 12.767 in Vault is world-class potential! SAI should fast-track him for international exposure. Also, more private sponsors needed - these kids deserve better kits.
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Vikram J.
Maharashtra girls dominating the podium! But why no Telugu commentary for KIYG events? Regional language coverage will inspire more rural talent. Sports ministry should think about this.
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Neha T.
While results are impressive, I'm concerned about burnout at 17. These athletes need proper academic support too. Khelo India should mandate education alongside training. Medals are great but career longevity matters more 🇮🇳

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