Neighbours Nepal were the second most successful contingent in terms of number of medals won as they clinched a total of 52 medals, including one gold, 36 silver, and 15 bronze to finish fifth on the medal standings. Uzbekistan finished with 25 medals, including one gold, 13 silver, and 11 bronze.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In all, a total of 522 athletes from 79 countries participated in the Championships, with 31 of them winning at least one medal each. Ten of those managed to win at least one gold medal.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The inaugural World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad, the venue of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, were a landmark event that marked a defining moment in the evolution of Yogasana, transforming an ancient Indian practice into a globally competitive sporting discipline while strengthening its pathway towards recognition within the Olympic movement. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
The World Yogasana Championship 2026 was supported by the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports, Ministry of Ayush, Sports Authority of India (SAI), Sports Authority of Gujarat, Gujarat Tourism, and Gujarat Yogasana Sports Association -- establishing Yogasana as a global sporting discipline and paving the way towards Olympic recognition.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hosts, India had fielded a 122-member contingent, with athletes competing 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).<\/p>\r\n\r\n
In a video message, Yogrishi Swami Ramdevi Ji Maharaj, President, World Yogasana, termed the World Yogasana Championship as the beginning of a global movement. \u201cWorld Yogasana Championship is not the destination; it is the beginning of a global movement. Yoga is not merely a sport\u2014it is a way of life, a path to health, harmony, peace, and human unity. Every athlete here is not just a champion, but an ambassador of yoga to the world. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cToday we celebrate medals and champions, but tomorrow we must create a world connected through yoga. I firmly believe that the journey which began here will one day take Yogasana to the Olympic stage and inspire generations across the globe,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The five-day championships proved to be a melting pot of cultures, where athletes enjoyed the great hospitality in India and also learnt about the history and journey of Yogasana.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Armenia\u2019s Sona Soghayan, who took up yoga during her second pregnancy three years back, was amazed to see the sport getting such a huge platform in India. \u201cI will carry a lot of pleasant memories from my first visit to India. I hope to spread the concept of yoga among my friends after going back to Armenia, as this sport helps a lot to maintain our well-being.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Results:<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Artistic Pair<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sub Junior Female: Gold \u2014 Ishika Guchhait & Ishanvi (India) 90.89, Silver \u2014 Niya Vijayvargiya & Aarohi Lokhande (Zambia) 82.38, Bronze \u2014 Renka Aoki & Ichika Shimizu (Japan) 60.34<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Junior Female: Gold \u2014 Deepa Lodhi & Sima Niopane (India) 90.42, Silver \u2014 Sweakshya Thapa & Pragya Gautam (Nepal) 56.39, Bronze \u2014 Tasila Blessings Phiri & Deborah (Zambia) 41.30<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Junior Male: Gold \u2014 Ayush Bhowmik & Om Dehankar (India) 91.03, Silver \u2014 Mukheshkar Rajan & Pratheesh Sanjeewakumar (Sri Lanka) 33.08, Bronze \u2014 Kanna Singh Khadka & Sandesh Dhital (Nepal) 20.27<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Rhythmic Pair<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Senior Female: Gold \u2014 Indu Mathuria & Devi (India) 71.77, Silver \u2014 Djumanova Aliya Abubakir & Ansatbaeva Aysulu Arislan (Uzbekistan) 68.84, Bronze \u2014 Charuni Nikeshala Keeripitiya Gamethige & Saumya Sewmini Gurugamage (Sri Lanka) & Manar Mohammed Al Maskari & Sreya Nagasubramanian (Oman) 23.05<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Leg Balance Individual <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sub Junior Female: Gold \u2014 Salini Dey (India) 45.00, Silver \u2014 Sumanta (Nepal) 33.33, Bronze \u2014 Aarohi Lokhande (Zambia) 32.84<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Hand Balance Individual <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sub Junior Male: Gold \u2014 Arthav Singh Negi (India) 48.08, Silver \u2014 Prayaas Jung Chauhan (Nepal) 40.05, Bronze \u2014 Pranad Rathnakumar (Sri Lanka) 33.39<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Senior Female: Gold \u2014 Shilpa Das (India) 45.79, Silver \u2014 Aizhan Kuanyshbayeva (Kazakhstan) 39.69, Chadian Pariyar (Nepal) 35.05<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Back Bend Individual<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sub Junior Male: Gold \u2014 Gokarna Sharma (India) 48.25, Silver \u2014 Yaatheesh Krishanthan (Sri Lanka) 35.90, Bronze \u2014 Timothy James (Romania) 32.18 <\/p>\r\n\r\n
Sub Junior Female: Gold \u2014 Risha Shetty (India) 46.75, Silver \u2014 Yashvi Babariya (Oman) 43.39, Bronze \u2014 Sonam Wangmo Tamang (Nepal) 40.38<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Junior Male: Gold \u2014 Raj Cajole (India) 46.50, Silver \u2014 Nibisun Tamang (Nepal) 36.83, Bronze \u2014 Jay Rajesh Sonja (Oman) 31.76<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Junior Female: Gold \u2014 Anika Rana (India) 45.33, Silver \u2014 Priya Gharti Chhetri (Nepal) 36.79, Bronze \u2014 Thuvesha Ramesh (Sri Lanka) 36.23<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Twisting Body Individual<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Junior Male: Gold \u2014 Adarsh (India) 47.83, Silver \u2014 Alikhon Rakhmano (Uzbekistan) 37.76, Bronze \u2014 Paranjay Sanjeev Vyas (Oman) 35.39<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Senior Male: Gold \u2014 Subhajit Karmakar (India) 45.42, Silver \u2014 Alan (Uzbekistan) 39.73, Bronze \u2014 Arkan Fauzan Riyanto (Indonesia) 38.09<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Senior Female: Gold \u2014 Madhu Verma (India) 44.08, Silver \u2014 Ansatbaeva Aysulu Arislan (Uzbekistan) 37.39, Bronze \u2014 Sreya Nagasubramaniam (Oman) 36.79<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Supine Individual<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Senior Female: Gold \u2014 Madhu Verma (India) 44.08, Silver \u2014 Ansatbaeva Aysulu Arislan (Uzbekistan) 37.39, Bronze \u2014 Sreya Nagasubramaniam (Oman) 36.79<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Senior Female: Gold \u2014 Riya (India) 42.48, Silver \u2014 Asian Kuanyshbayeva (Kazakhstan) 41.30, Bronze \u2014 Djumanova Akiya Abubakir kizi (Uzbekistan) 39.84.<\/p>\r\n\r\n