India wins inaugural World Yogasana Championships

Key facts

• India topped the medal table at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, winning 114 medals, including 102 gold.
• Japan secured the second position with three gold, three silver, and five bronze medals, while Argentina finished third.
• Nepal finished fifth in the standings but was the second-most successful contingent in terms of total medals, winning 52 medals (one gold, 36 silver, and 15 bronze).
• A total of 522 athletes from 79 countries competed in the championships, with 31 countries winning at least one medal and 10 nations claiming at least one gold.
• India fielded a 122-member contingent across six age categories: Sub-Junior Men and Women (10-14 years), Junior Men and Women (14-18 years), Senior (18-28 years), Senior A (28-35 years), Senior B (35-45 years), and Senior C (45-55 years).
• The event was supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of SYUSH, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Authority of Gujarat, Gujarat Tourism, and Gujarat Yogasana Sports Association.