AHMEDABAD — The Netherlands Yogasana Sports Association (NYSA) has concluded a historic debut at the inaugural World Yogasana Championship, returning home from the global event on June 8, 2026, with an impressive haul of four bronze medals. The performance establishes a strong competitive foundation for the European nation in the rapidly expanding sport.
The global competition brought together elite practitioners from more than 60 countries, aiming to showcase Yogasana not just as an ancient tradition, but as a rigorous, modern competitive discipline.
Elite Coaching Drives Podium Success
Representing the Netherlands on the global stage, the Dutch athletes demonstrated athletic precision and strength under the guidance of a dedicated international coaching contingent. The expert panel included Yudhweer Rewari, Vandana Vyas, Ankan, Vineet Choudhary, and Indu Mathuria.
Their strategic preparation culminated in individual podium finishes, with four athletes successfully securing bronze medals in their respective categories:
- Ameya Krishna Bysani
- Anna Dmytrivna Polyakova
- Tetyana Tolbatova Lagoda
- Amalia Lagoda
Diplomatic Support and International Framework
Advocate Pranita Deshpande, Founder and President of the NYSA and European Coordinator of World Yogasana, praised the team’s rigorous training regimen and highlighted the international cooperation that made their participation possible. She formally recognized the essential diplomatic support extended by His Excellency Kumar Tuhin, the Ambassador of India to the Netherlands, noting the embassy’s crucial role in fostering international exposure for the athletes.
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Adv. Deshpande further extended institutional gratitude to the core leadership of the sport’s global governing bodies, specifically acknowledging:
- Ramdev Ji Maharaj, President of World Yogasana.
- Udit Sheth, President of Yogasana Bharat.
- Dr. Jaydeep Arya, Secretary General of Yogasana Bharat and World Yogasana.
The NYSA administration also credited key Indian government officials for their leadership in promoting the sport globally, expressing gratitude to Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya (Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Fit India), Minister Smt. Raksha Khadse, and former Union Minister Sh. Bhagwanth Khuba.
A Strategic Road to the Olympic Games
This historic performance in Ahmedabad follows a high-profile visit by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Netherlands last month. Reflecting on the Prime Minister’s global advocacy as an icon of Yoga, Adv. Deshpande reaffirmed that the NYSA is aligning its institutional roadmap with the broader international mission to have Yogasana officially recognized and included in future Olympic Games.
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Championing the universal spirit of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family), the NYSA stated that this victory serves as a launching pad for future growth, aiming to inspire a new generation of Dutch athletes to pursue the artistry and strength of competitive Yogasana.