Himachal’s Anika Rana wins Gold at International Yoga Championship; Anurag Thakur congratulates young athlete
Babushahi Bureau
Hamirpur (Himachal Pradesh), June 12, 2026: Young yoga athlete Anika Rana from the Haroli Assembly constituency in Himachal Pradesh has brought laurels to the state and the country by winning a gold medal in the Junior Women’s category at an international yoga championship held in Ahmedabad. The achievement has drawn widespread appreciation, with senior BJP leader and former Union Minister Anurag Thakur congratulating the young athlete on her success.
In a message shared on social media, Thakur praised Anika Rana for bringing pride to both Himachal Pradesh and India through her outstanding performance on the international stage. He described Himachal as a land rich in talent and said the young athlete’s accomplishment reflects the dedication and potential of the state's youth.
Thakur extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Anika Rana, expressing confidence that her achievement would inspire many young sportspersons across Himachal Pradesh to pursue excellence in yoga and other disciplines.
The former Union Minister also prayed for Anika’s bright future and continued success, stating that her gold medal victory has added another chapter to Himachal Pradesh’s growing list of sporting achievements.
The international yoga championship, held in Ahmedabad, witnessed participation from athletes from several countries, with India emerging as a dominant force in the competition. The event highlighted the growing global recognition of Yogasana as a competitive sport.