KIYG 2025: Telangana’s Nishika Aggarwal breaks cultural stereotypes; bags four medals

When Nishika Aggarwal of Telangana took to the mats at the Khelo India Youth Games (KIYG) 2025, there was more than just athletic ambition driving her. Coming from a conservative Aggarwal family in Hyderabad, where girls traditionally haven’t pursued competitive sports, Nishika not only chose gymnastics but also excelled at it.