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Manipur clinches team title at 38th National Yogasana Championship, wins 52 medals
✍️ The Sangai Express
🗓 06 Oct 2026, 02:46 AM
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Manipur emerged as the overall team champion at the 38th National Yogasana Championship, securing a total of 52 medals across categories.
The 38th edition of the National Yogasana Championship concluded with Manipur topping the team standings, outperforming other states in a tightly contested event. The championship, which gathered participants from across the country, showcased a range of yogic postures evaluated by a panel of senior judges.
Manipur's contingent amassed an impressive haul of 52 medals, comprising gold, silver and bronze, reflecting the state's strong tradition in yoga and physical culture. The medal tally placed the state well ahead of its nearest rivals, underscoring the depth of talent among its athletes.
Officials from the Yoga Federation praised the disciplined preparation and consistent performance of the Manipur team, noting that the results will boost the state's reputation in national-level yoga competitions. The victory also aligns with the government's push to promote yoga as a mainstream sport and health practice.
The championship concluded with a formal award ceremony where the Manipur team received the champion's trophy and individual medals, marking a proud moment for the athletes and their coaches.
The success is expected to inspire greater participation in yoga across the region, with plans underway to organize more training camps and state-level tournaments to sustain the momentum.
Manipur's contingent amassed an impressive haul of 52 medals, comprising gold, silver and bronze, reflecting the state's strong tradition in yoga and physical culture. The medal tally placed the state well ahead of its nearest rivals, underscoring the depth of talent among its athletes.
Officials from the Yoga Federation praised the disciplined preparation and consistent performance of the Manipur team, noting that the results will boost the state's reputation in national-level yoga competitions. The victory also aligns with the government's push to promote yoga as a mainstream sport and health practice.
The championship concluded with a formal award ceremony where the Manipur team received the champion's trophy and individual medals, marking a proud moment for the athletes and their coaches.
The success is expected to inspire greater participation in yoga across the region, with plans underway to organize more training camps and state-level tournaments to sustain the momentum.