New Delhi [India], June 9 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has lauded India’s excellent efficiency on the World Yogasana Championships (WYC) 2026, calling the achievement a matter of nationwide delight.
In a put up on X, Dhami highlighted India’s complete medal haul of 114 medals, which included 102 gold, 9 silver and three bronze, describing it as a mirrored image of the self-discipline and dedication of the nation’s youth.
‘The Indian gamers’ historic feat of successful a complete of 114 medals, together with 102 gold, 9 silver, and three bronze, on the World Yoga Asana Championship 2026 is a matter of delight for each citizen of the nation. This unprecedented achievement symbolizes the dedication and self-discipline of our youth, in addition to the worldwide acceptance of India’s historic yoga custom,’ Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami wrote on X.
He additional mentioned that the efficiency underlined India’s cultural energy and world management in yoga, which originated within the nation.
‘This superb efficiency by India, the birthplace of yoga, because the world guru additional strengthens our cultural prowess and world management. Heartfelt congratulations and greatest needs to all of the gamers, coaches, and organizers who delivered an excellent efficiency on the World Yoga Asana Championship. We are assured that these yoga warriors of India will proceed to reinforce the nation’s delight within the instances to return,’ the Uttarakhand CM added.
Hosts India signed off the inaugural World Yogasana Championships marketing campaign with 114 medals that included a century of gold (102) to underline their domination on the EKA Arena right here on Monday.
Second-place Japan had been a distant second with three gold, three silver and 5 bronze, with Argentina taking the third spot due to their lone athlete, Nabila Barraza’s exploits of two gold and three silver, based on a press launch.
Neighbours Nepal had been the second most profitable contingent when it comes to variety of medals received as they clinched a complete of 52 medals, together with one gold, 36 silver and 15 bronze to complete fifth on the medal standings.
Uzbekistan completed with 25 medals, together with one gold, 13 silver and 11 bronze.
In all, a complete of 522 athletes from 79 nations participated within the Championships, with 31 of them successful a minimum of one medal every. Ten of these managed to win a minimum of one gold medal. (ANI)