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BHUBANESWAR, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026

Odisha AM/NS India Gymnastics High Performance Centre (GHPC) athlete Karishma delivered a standout performance on the international stage, winning the silver medal in the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Floor Exercise at the Pharaohs Cup 2026 held from September 17 to 20 at the Cairo International Stadium in Egypt.

Recognised by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) and organised by the Egyptian Gymnastics Federation (EGF), the Pharaohs Cup brought together 160 gymnasts from 30 sporting entities across 13 countries, including India, Egypt, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malta, South Africa, Uzbekistan, New Zealand, Ukraine, Sudan and Hong Kong (China).

Karishma and fellow Odisha AM/NS India GHPC athlete Tannu represented India at the competition, gaining valuable international exposure while testing themselves against gymnasts from diverse sporting backgrounds.

Karishma produced a composed performance in the Floor Exercise, scoring 12.100 in qualification to book her place in the final. She raised the bar on the decisive day, registering 12.066 in the final to secure the silver medal.

Her podium finish marks an important milestone in her international career and underlines the progress being made through sustained training, specialised coaching and international competition exposure at the Odisha AM/NS India GHPC. Karishma also advanced to the Balance Beam final, further highlighting her all-round capabilities.

The Odisha duo also featured in the Uneven Bars final. In qualification, Tannu scored 10.050, while Karishma recorded 8.900. Both gymnasts showed resilience in the final and improved their scores, with Karishma registering 10.666 and Tannu 10.066.

Their performances across multiple events provided the young athletes with valuable experience of competing at an international level and offered an important benchmark for their ongoing preparation.

Ashutosh Telang, Director & Vice President – HR & Administration, AM/NS India, said Karishma’s achievement was a matter of pride for the organisation and reflected the growing strength of the high-performance centre.

 “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 thus adds another significant milestone to the growing international journey of athletes from the Odisha AM/NS India GHPC. Based in Bhubaneswar, the centre focuses on nurturing high-performance gymnasts through specialised coaching, quality training infrastructure and comprehensive athlete support, with the aim of preparing Indian gymnasts to compete successfully at national and international levels.