India dominates Asian Yogasana Sport Championship with record 83 gold medals

India delivered a dominant performance at the Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, securing a record 83 gold medals to top the medal tally at the event in Delhi yesterday. The hosts also won three silver and one bronze medal to end with 87 medals, finishing well ahead of Japan, which claimed three gold, three silver and four bronze medals. Mongolia, Oman and Nepal rounded off the top five standings.  

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 championship saw participation from over 21 countries, including Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan. The championship concluded with a grand closing ceremony attended by Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, along with senior officials from the Asian and World Yogasana federations.