India Tightens Grip on World Yogasana Championships with 22 Gold Medals

India's remarkable dominance at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships 2026 continued unabated on Saturday as the host nation extended its lead at the top of the medal standings with an impressive haul of 22 gold medals after three days of competition in Ahmedabad.

Competing before a home crowd at the EKA Arena , Indian athletes once again showcased their superiority across multiple categories and age groups, taking the country's overall medal tally to 28 medals , comprising 22 gold, five silver and one bronze . The performance has firmly established India as the standout nation in the first edition of the global event, which has attracted participants from several countries and highlighted Yogasana's growing international appeal.

One of the stars of the day was Ritu Mondal , who added another gold medal to her collection after previously becoming India's first gold medallist of the championships in the Traditional Yogasana Senior A women's category . Her latest triumph came in the team event, further underlining her exceptional form and consistency on the world stage.

Expressing her happiness after the victory, Mondal said winning one gold had been a dream, but securing a second title exceeded all expectations. She credited her success to years of hard work, perseverance and the support of those who stood by her throughout her journey.

While India continued to dominate proceedings, other nations also made notable contributions to the competition. Miyoko Kusunoki of Japan , Durga Panta of Nepal and Kemi Blake of the United States captured gold medals in their respective categories, helping their countries climb the standings.

The battle for positions below India also intensified. Argentina moved into second place, driven by an outstanding performance from Nabila Sol Barraza , who secured two gold and two silver medals . Singapore slipped to third, while Nepal emerged as one of the biggest movers of the tournament, rising to fourth place with a medal tally that included one gold, six silver and three bronze medals .

The championships represent a significant milestone in the evolution of Yogasana , transforming an ancient Indian practice into a structured international sporting discipline. With athletes competing across six age categories and growing participation from countries around the world, the event is also seen as an important step in Yogasana's long term quest for Olympic recognition .

As the competition progresses, India remains firmly on course to finish the historic inaugural edition as the undisputed powerhouse of world Yogasana.