India Wins 114 Medals at World Yogasana
Championships
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India Tops Medal Table at
Inaugural World Yogasana Championship 2026
¨ India hosted the
inaugural World Yogasana Championship from 4–8 June 2026 at TransStadia in
Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
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The championship is an
international sporting event for Competitive Yogasana, featuring standardized
postures and routines.
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The first edition of the
championship was held in Ahmedabad, a major sports and cultural hub in Gujarat.
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Athletes from 79
countries participated in the event.
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India finished first in
the medal standings with a total of 114 medals.
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India’s medal tally
included 102 gold medals.
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Japan secured second
place with 3 gold, 3 silver, and 5 bronze medals.
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Argentina finished third
in the overall medal table.
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Nabila Barraza of
Argentina won 2 gold and 3 silver medals.
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Nepal won a total of 52
medals, including 1 gold, 36 silver, and 15 bronze medals.
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A total of 31 countries
won at least one medal during the championship.
¨ The event highlighted the growing global recognition of Yogasana as a competitive sport.
¨ India’s dominant performance underscored its leadership in the promotion and development of Yogasana worldwide.
