KIYG 2025: Nishika Retains Artistic Gymnastics Gold, Maharashtra Bags Top Honours
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.
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