2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship: India Tops Medal Tally with 87 Medals

Current Context: The 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship 2025 was held from April 25 to April 27 at the KD Jadhav Arena, Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi.

• India dominated the event, winning 83 gold medals, 3 silver, and 1 bronze, securing the top position in the medal tally.
• Over 21 countries participated, including Japan, Mongolia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Uzbekistan.

Key highlights:

• Japan ranked second with 3 gold, 3 silver, and 4 bronze medals.
• Mongolia secured third place with 1 gold, 11 silver, and 6 bronze medals.
• The championship featured artistic, rhythmic, and team categories, showcasing the growing global stature of Yogasana as a competitive sport.
• The closing ceremony was attended by dignitaries like Harsh Malhotra, Minister of State for Corporate Affairs, and senior officials from the Asian and World Yogasana federations.

Question:

Q.1 Which country topped the medal tally at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship 2025?
a) Japan
b) Nepal
c) Mongolia
d) India

Answer: d) India dominated the championship, securing the top position with 83 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medal.