KIYG 2025: Nishika Aggrawal retains artistic gymnastics gold as Maharashtra bag top honours

IANS May 14, 2025 209 views

Telangana’s Nishika Aggrawal successfully defended her artistic gymnastics gold at KIYG 2025. Maharashtra dominated the rhythmic events with Parina Madanpotra leading the charge. Uttar Pradesh’s Harschit D claimed top honors in men’s artistic gymnastics. The Games showcased India’s rising gymnastics talent across multiple disciplines.

"This all resulted well for me" – Nishika Aggrawal after defending her KIYG gold
New Delhi, May 13: Telangana’s Nishika Aggrawal continued her stunning form at the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) defending her gold in the women’s artistic gymnastics all-around event at the Indira Gandhi Stadium, New Delhi on Tuesday.

Key Points

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Nishika Aggrawal wins 2nd straight artistic gymnastics gold

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Maharashtra sweeps rhythmic gymnastics podiums

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Harschit D claims men’s artistic title

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Parina Madanpotra leads Maharashtra’s dominant showing

This was the third time the 17-year-old Khelo India athlete (KIA) took part at the Games, having competed before in Tamil Nadu and Haryana. “I have got a lot of confidence playing KIYG over the years. This time, I was confident to give my best and I am happy to have used a lot of focus and concentration. This all resulted well for me,” Nishika told SAI Media after the final.

Nishika, who made it to the senior India team last year, beat fellow KIAs Anoushka Patil and Sara Rawool of Maharashtra, who won the silver and bronze, respectively.

In the men’s all-around final, Khelo India Athletes took the top honours again as Harschit D of Uttar Pradesh got past Niladri Sarkar of West Bengal to clinch the top honours. Delhi’s Akshat Bajaj took the bronze.

Maharashtra grabbed top honours in the rhythmic gymnastics events with Parina Madanpotra bagging gold in the individual all-around event, scoring 83.650. A close second was her state-mate Shubhashree Singmore, who won silver, while Raechal Deep of Delhi settled for the bronze.

“My performance was satisfying and I thank Khelo India for the organisation of the Games. The arrangements and especially the food here have been amazing,” said Parina.

Boys:

Artistic Gymnastics

All Around Final: 1. Harschit D (Uttar Pradesh) 70.066; 2. Niladri Sarkar (West Bengal) 68.734; 3. Akshat Bajaj (Delhi) 68.267

Girls:

Artistic Gymnastics

All Around Final: 1. Nishika Aggarwal (Telangana) 44.333; 2. Anoushka Patil (Maharashtra) 42.067; 3. Sara Rawool (Maharashtra) 41.233

Rhythmic Gymnastics

All Around Final: 1. Parina Madanpotra (Maharashtra) 83.650; 2. Shubhashree Singmore (Maharashtra); 3. Raechal Deep (Delhi) 75.850

Hoop Final: 1. Parina Rahul Madanpotra (Maharashtra) – 21.050; 2. Raechal Deep (Delhi) – 19.300; 3. Devangi Harshal Pawar (Maharashtra) – 18.750

Clubs Final: 1. Shubhashree Uday Singmore (Maharashtra) – 20.600; 2. Parina Rahul Madanpotra (Maharashtra) – 19.750; 3. Mishka (Haryana) – 19.500

Ribbon final: 1. Parina Madanpotra (Maharashtra) 20.650; 2. Shubhashree Singmore (Maharashtra) 19.850; 3. Raechal Deep (Delhi) 18.650

Ball Final: 1. Kimaya Amalesh Karle (Maharashtra) – 20.500; 2. Parina Rahul Madanpotra (Maharashtra) – 20.150; 3. Raechal Deep (Delhi) – 18.550

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
What an inspiring performance by Nishika! 🎉 Three-time participant and now defending champion - this shows how Khelo India is nurturing young talent. Maharashtra's dominance in rhythmic gymnastics is impressive too. More power to our young athletes! #KheloIndia
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Priya M.
As someone from Maharashtra, I'm so proud of our girls sweeping the rhythmic gymnastics events! Parina and Shubhashree's performances were world-class. But we must appreciate athletes from all states - sports is uniting our diverse nation beautifully.
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Arjun S.
While celebrating these achievements, we must ask why certain states consistently perform better. Is it infrastructure? Coaching? Talent identification? Other states need to learn from Maharashtra's gymnastics program. Still, heartwarming to see young athletes shine!
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Sneha R.
Nishika's journey from Tamil Nadu to Haryana and now Delhi shows how Khelo India is giving exposure to athletes across the country. Her confidence is palpable! Also loved how she mentioned the importance of focus - a lesson for all young sportspersons.
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Vikram J.
The food arrangements being praised shows how small things matter in big competitions 😄 Jokes aside, serious props to SAI for organizing this well. These games are creating future Olympians - remember Sindhu and Saina came through such systems!
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Neha T.
While Maharashtra and Telangana dominated, let's not overlook Harschit from UP and Niladri from Bengal in men's artistic gymnastics. Good to see talent emerging from different regions. Hope more states invest in gymnastics infrastructure - it's becoming popular!

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