Team India achieved an unprecedented historic record by securing a total of 114 medals at the first World Yogasana Sports Championship-2026, held in Ahmedabad, which concluded earlier this week.
Dominant Performance on the Global Stage
The Indian contingent demonstrated complete supremacy, capturing an extraordinary haul of 102 gold medals, nine silver, and three bronze medals. Among the standout individual achievements, Alka Periwal from Punjab won the gold medal in the backward bending event in the senior girls age group. Other athletes collectively contributed to the massive 114-medal tally, cementing India's name in the history of yogasana sport.
Intensive Training Camp
To prepare for this prestigious world event, Yogasana Bharat conducted an intensive India training camp at the Sports Authority of India (SAI), Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The specialised training camp commenced on May 10 and concluded on June 3, serving as the launching pad from where the meticulously trained team directly departed for the championship arena. The Indian contingent consisted of 122 elite athletes drawn from all respective age groups, ensuring comprehensive representation across all competitive categories.
Coaching and Support
The national camp was led by Chief Coach of Team India, CK Mishra, along with a dedicated team of professional supporting staff. Under their guidance, the athletes underwent highly intense training with access to all state-of-the-art facilities at the camp.
“The rigorous blueprint executed during the camp ultimately translated into a historic milestone, establishing Team India as a dominant force in global Yogasana sports,” said Mishra. “Indians have a lot of potential in Yoga and it is all about right mentoring at the right age. Nurturing young talent is the key,” he added.
The official announcement of Team India was made on June 3 during the formal closing ceremony of the camp.
