Citizens’ Club, Soibam Leikai, claimed victory at the 44th edition of the Group I to V, Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior Artistic and VII Aerobic State Level Gymnastics Championship, which concluded on October 11, 2026, at the Indoor Stadium, Khuman Lampak. The club secured 12 gold, 14 silver, and 4 bronze medals, outperforming runners-up UYC, which earned 11 gold, 8 silver, and 12 bronze medals, and Model Club, which finished third with 10 gold, 11 silver, and 11 bronze medals. The event was attended by dignitaries including Dr S Shantikumar, general secretary of the Gymnastics Federation of India, and H Rajen, patron member of the All Manipur Gymnastics Association.
Team Medals and Key Performances
Citizens’ Club’s dominance was highlighted by Taibanganba Naorem, who won three gold medals in Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (Grade I). Naorem secured victories on the Roman Ring (17.75 points), Parallel Bar (20.80 points), and High Bar (19.50 points). UYC’s Lanchangba Langoljam topped the Floor Exercise with 17.43 points, while Irom Devtam of Citizens’ Club claimed the Vaulting Table title with 11.50 points. In Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (Grade-III), Asem Ngamba of UYC swept four golds, including victories on the Floor Exercise (9.70 points), Roman Ring (9.80 points), Parallel Bar (9.50 points), and High Bar (9.70 points).
Women’s and Aerobic Gymnastics Highlights
Anjori Pangambam of UYAC won the senior women’s Aerobic Gymnastics gold with 19.90 points, defeating RK Thoithoilembi of Citizens’ Club (19.45 points) and Maliyani Konsam (18.50 points). Other notable performances included Aliya Warepam of Hockey Union and Thokchom Riyalaxmi of UYAC, who topped the National Development and Youth categories with scores of 17.70 and 18.70, respectively. Taibanganba Naorem also contributed to UYAC’s success in the Pommel Horse event, while Mayangmayum Mushrraf Ali Buksh claimed the Vaulting Table title.
The championship was formally closed in the presence of Dr Potsangbam Latsaheb, MCh (UK), Sr Consultant, Orthopedics, Raj Medicity, and other officials. The event featured competitions across multiple categories, including Sub-Junior, Junior, and Senior Artistic and VII Aerobic disciplines.
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