Niral wadekar

Junior Individual Hand Stand: For most 13-year-olds, competing on the world stage would be an intimidating prospect. For India's Niral Wadekar, it was an opportunity to test herself against the best and pursue a dream that stretches far beyond the competition arena.

Niral has achieved her dream by winning two gold medals at the inaugural World Yogasana Championship 2026. She clinched the top spot on the podium in both the Sub-Junior Individual Hand Stand and the Sub-Junior Individual Traditional Group categories.

Representing India at the inaugural World Yogasana Championship in Amdavad, Gujarat, from June 4 to 8, the young athlete entered the tournament with clear goals -- to deliver her best performance, avoid mistakes, and stand atop the podium with a gold medal around her neck, which she achieved by winning not just one, but 2 Gold Medals in the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026.