Bhubaneswar, : Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance
Centre (Odisha AM/NS India GHPC) athlete, Karishma, won the silver medal in the Floor
Exercise in the Women Artistic Gymnastics category at the Pharaohs Cup 2026, held from
September 17–20, 2026 at the Cairo International Stadium, Egypt. Recognised by the
International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and organised by Egyptian Gymanstics Federation
(EGF), the competition brought together 160 gymnasts representing 30 sporting entities and 13
countries, including India, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, South Africa,
Uzbekistan, New Zealand, Ukraine, Sudan and Hong Kong (China).
Two women athletes, Karishma and Tannu, represented Odisha AM/NS India GHPC at the
prestigious event. For the young athletes, the Pharaoh’s Cup provided an important opportunity
to experience diverse styles of gymnastics and benchmark their preparation against athletes
from across the world.
Karishma delivered a strong performance in the Floor Exercise, qualifying for the final with a
score of 12.100 and securing the silver medal with 12.066 in the final. Her podium finish marks
a significant milestone in her international journey and reflects the progress achieved through
consistent training and exposure at Odisha AM/NS India GHPC. She also qualified and
competed in the Balance Beam final.
Both Karishma and Tannu had also competed in the Uneven Bars final, showcasing resilience
against an international competition. In the qualification round of Uneven Bars, Tannu scored
10.050 and Karishma 8.900. In the final, both athletes improved their performances, with
Karishma scoring 10.666 and Tannu 10.066. Their qualification across events provided valuable
competitive experience and strengthened their preparation for future challenges.
Shri Ashutosh Telang, Director & Vice President – HR & Administration, AM/NS India,
said, “Karishma’s silver medal at the Pharaoh’s Cup is a proud achievement for all of us. It
reflects the growing strength of the Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre
and the commitment of our athletes to excel on the international stages. We are confident that
these exposures will inspire them to aim higher and bring glory to India in global gymnastics.”
The Pharaohs Cup 2026 adds another important chapter to the growing international exposure
of the athletes. The Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre in Bhubaneswar
supports the development of high-performance gymnasts through specialised coaching, training
infrastructure and athlete support, with the objective of enabling Indian athletes to compete
successfully at national and international levels.
Karishma from Odisha AM/NS India Gymanstics High Performance Centre wins silver at Pharaohs Cup 2026
