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India made history at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship by securing an extraordinary 83 gold medals, demonstrating remarkable athletic prowess. The event, held in New Delhi, featured participants from over 21 countries, highlighting yogasana's growing international popularity. Top officials like Harsh Malhotra and key sports administrators celebrated the achievement, emphasizing yogasana's potential beyond traditional practice. The championship not only showcased India's dominance but also positioned yogasana as a serious competitive discipline on the global stage.

Key Points: India Crushes Asian Yogasana Championship with 83 Gold Medals

  • India sweeps 2nd Asian Yogasana Championship with unprecedented medal tally
  • 21 countries compete in major yogasana sporting event
  • Yogasana recognized as emerging competitive international sport
  • Minister Harsh Malhotra attends grand closing ceremony
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India wins big at 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship with record 83 gold medals

India dominates 2nd Asian Yogasana Sports Championship, winning record 83 gold medals and showcasing yogasana's growing global competitive landscape

"Yogasana not only strengthens the body but also nurtures mental resilience - Dr. Sanjay Malpani, Asian Yogasana President"

New Delhi, April 27

India delivered a historic performance at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, sweeping the medal tally with a record 83 gold medals at the prestigious event held at the KD Jadhav Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi.

The championship saw participation from over 21 countries, including Japan, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan and others.

While India dominated with an unprecedented 83 golds along with three silver and a solitary bronze, Japan followed with three gold, three silver and four bronze medals, while Mongolia, Oman and Nepal rounded off the top five standings.

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.

Umang Dawn, Secretary General of Asian Yogasana, opened the ceremony with a warm welcome, followed by an overview of the championship presented by Dr Sanjay Malpani, president of Asian Yogasana. Dr Jaideep Arya, Secretary General of World Yogasana, shared insights on Yogasana's growing global stature.

Dr Sanjay Malpani, president of Asian Yogasana emphasised, “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, delivered the closing remarks, congratulating all participants and celebrating the growing momentum of yogasana as a recognised sport.

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)

Countries such as Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Kazakhstan and Bhutan also showcased strong performances, highlighting the growing footprint of yogasana as a competitive sport across Asia.

The event concluded with a medal ceremony honouring the athletes and a formal farewell to the dignitaries, marking the end of a highly successful championship.

- IANS

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Priya K.
Wow, 83 gold medals is absolutely incredible! 🇮🇳 So proud of our athletes for showcasing India's yogic excellence on an international stage. The dedication shows in these results!
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Rahul S.
While the achievement is impressive, I wonder if the competition format could be improved to make it more balanced. The medal distribution seems extremely one-sided. Still, congrats to all participants!
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Ananya P.
My cousin competed in this championship! The energy at KD Jadhav Arena was electric âš¡ So happy to see yogasana getting the recognition it deserves as a competitive sport.
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Vikram J.
Japan and Mongolia put up a good fight too! Great to see multiple Asian nations embracing yogasana. Maybe next year we'll see even more countries participating.
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Sunita M.
Dr. Malpani's words about mental resilience really resonated with me. Yogasana is so much more than physical postures - it's a complete mind-body discipline. Kudos to the organizers for spreading this message!
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Karan D.
Nepal with 27 silver medals though! That's some serious consistency across categories. Shows how yogasana is developing across the region.

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