India put on a stellar performance at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, dominating the competition with an impressive 83 gold medals.
The three-day championship, held at the KD Jadhav Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi, saw participation from over 21 countries, including Japan, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan, and more. India claimed the top spot, while Japan followed with 3 golds, 3 silvers, and 4 bronzes. Mongolia, Oman, and Nepal completed the top five in the medal tally.
Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kazakhstan, and Bhutan also made notable contributions with their strong performances, further illustrating the rising presence of Yogasana as a competitive sport across Asia, according to statement from the Sports Authority of India (SAI).
The championship concluded with a grand closing ceremony attended by Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, Government of India, and Ajay Chaudhary, Additional Commissioner of Police, Delhi, along with senior officials from the Asian and World Yogasana federations, the release said.
Umang Dawn, Secretary General of Asian Yogasana, opened the ceremony with a warm welcome, followed by an overview of the championship presented by Sanjay Malpani, President of Asian Yogasana. Jaideep Arya, Secretary General of World Yogasana, shared insights on the growing global stature of Yogasana. A colourful cultural showcase added vibrancy to the celebrations, the release noted.
Sanjay Malpani, President of Asian Yogasana, emphasized, “Yogasana not only strengthens the body but also nurtures mental resilience and focus—qualities essential for holistic well-being and societal progress. Events like these spread this important message far and wide.”
Udit Sheth, President of Yogasana Bharat, said, “I’m proud of our Indian National Team for their spellbinding Yogasana competitiveness. Spectacular medal tally—just amazing! As the sport is growing rapidly, we have a lot of competition coming up, and we need to sustain our excellence. Well done, Team India!”
Final Medal Tally Highlights:
• India – 83 Gold, 3 Silver, 1 Bronze (Rank 1)
• Japan – 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 4 Bronze (Rank 2)
• Mongolia – 1 Gold, 11 Silver, 6 Bronze (Rank 3)
• Oman – 1 Gold, 3 Silver, 7 Bronze (Rank 4)
• Nepal – 0 Gold, 27 Silver, 12 Bronze (Rank 5)
The event wrapped up with a medal ceremony to honor the athletes and a formal farewell to the dignitaries, marking a fitting end to a highly successful championship.
