India Win 5 Out 6 Gold Medals At Inaugural World Yogasana Championships

Published 5 June 2026 · india

India Win 5 Out 6 Gold Medals At Inaugural World Yogasana Championships Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 19:48 IST India dominates inaugural World

India Win 5 Out 6 Gold Medals At Inaugural World Yogasana Championships Published By, Last Updated: June 05, 2026, 19:48 IST India dominates inaugural World Yogasana Championships 2026 at Eka Arena, winning five of six golds through Abhay Burman, Ritu Mondal, Ritu Thakur, Roshan Thapa and Jyoti Deurkar Abhay Burman and Ritu Mondal winning gold for the Indian Contingent Hosts India delivered a commanding performance at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships 2026, clinching five of the first six gold medals on offer and underlining their dominance in the sport’s biggest-ever global showcase at the Eka Arena. West Bengal’s Abhay Burman (Senior Male) and Ritu Mondal (Senior Female) set the tone for the hosts with gold medal-winning performances in the Traditional Yogasana category, sparking a remarkable run for the Indian contingent in front of an enthusiastic home crowd. Burman secured India’s first gold medal of the World Yogasana Championships with a score of 63.42 points. He finished comfortably ahead of Indonesia’s Arkan Riyanto (57.23), who claimed silver, while Uzbekistan’s Alan took home the bronze medal with 53.21 points. Reflecting on his historic achievement, Burman said, “Winning the first gold medal of the inaugural World Yogasana Championships for India is a moment I will cherish forever. Competing at home in front of such passionate supporters gave me immense confidence, and I am proud to contribute to India’s strong start in this historic event." Ritu Mondal followed with another gold for India in the Senior Female category, scoring 64.33 points.

Kazakhstan’s Aizhan Kuanyshbayeva (58.97) secured silver, while Hong Kong’s Lam Nga Man (56.98) earned bronze. Describing the significance of the occasion, Mondal said, “This championship is a landmark moment for every Yogasana athlete. Winning a medal for India is a dream come true. I began training at the age of 12, and after eight years of hard work and dedication, achieving this at 20 makes the moment even more special. I would like to thank my coach, manager, and the entire team for guiding and supporting me throughout this journey." The only event not won by India came in the Senior A Male category, where Singapore’s Nathaniel Tan Leong An topped the podium with 55.37 points, preventing a complete Indian sweep. Tanzania’s Karimu Swafi claimed silver with 54.99 points, while India’s Sumir Gnawali secured bronze with 54.00 points. India quickly returned to the top as Ritu Thakur captured gold in the Senior A Female category with 63.50 points, edging Argentina’s Nabila Sol Barraza (62.04), while Kenya’s Awuor Saulinha took bronze. Roshan Thapa added another gold medal to India’s tally by winning the Senior B Male category with an impressive score of 65.67 points. Bangladesh’s Md Mamun Khan Babu (58.57) and Kyrgyzstan’s Danil Rykov (53.55) finished second and third respectively. The hosts rounded off the day’s success with Jyoti Deurkar claiming gold in the Twisting Body Individual Senior B Female category, scoring 46.14 points ahead of Oman’s Olimuthu Navamani and Japan’s Saori Kyuei.