India tops the medal tally at the first World Yogasana Championship with 114 medals, including 102 gold medals.
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– India finished on top of the medal table at the inaugural World Yogasana Championships. It bagged 114 medals, including 102 gold, as the event concluded on June 8 in Ahmedabad.
Japan ranked second with 3 gold, 3 silver and 5 bronze. Argentina took the third spot, thanks to their lone athlete, Nabila Barraza’s exploits of 2 gold and 3 silver.
India’s neighbour, Nepal was the second most successful contingent in terms of the number of medals won. They clinched a total of 52 medals, including 1 gold, 36 silver and 15 bronze, to finish fifth on the medal standings.
A total of 522 athletes from 79 countries competed in the championships. Athletes from 31 countries won at least one medal, while 10 nations claimed at least 1 gold medal.
