SGRR University’s Sumir Gnyawali Shines on the Global Stage

Wins Gold and Bronze Medals at the World Yogasana Championship

Brings glory to Uttarakhand and SGRR University at the championship held in Ahmedabad 

India, the land of Yoga, has once again demonstrated its excellence on the global stage. Sumir Gnyawali, a young Yogasana athlete from Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Uttarakhand, played a significant role in India's remarkable success at the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026, held in Ahmedabad. Representing the Indian Yogasana team, the talented student of Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Dehradun, won one gold medal and one bronze medal, bringing pride to the nation, the state, and the university.

The Honourable President of Shri Guru Ram Rai University, Shri Mahant Devendra Das Ji Maharaj, extended his heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to Sumir Gnyawali on this remarkable achievement.

By helping the Indian team secure the gold medal in the Traditional Group Event, Sumir proudly contributed to raising the Indian tricolour on the world stage. In the Senior-B Men’s Traditional Yogasana Event, he displayed exceptional balance, flexibility, and technical excellence to clinch the bronze medal. Notably, Sumir Gnyawali was the only athlete from Uttarakhand selected for the Indian contingent participating in the World Championship.

Currently, he is pursuing M.Sc. in Yogic Science and Alternative Therapies at the School of Yogic Science and Naturopathy, Shri Guru Ram Rai University.

Sumir’s achievement is not merely a story of medals but an inspiring example of discipline, dedication, and continuous practice. The excellent training and encouragement provided by Shri Guru Ram Rai University played a crucial role in his success.

“Yoga not only strengthens the body but also nurtures the mind, thoughts, and personality, making an individual a true winner. Regular yoga practice is the foundation of a healthy, balanced, and successful life.”

The Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. (Dr.) K. Pratapan, along with the entire university fraternity, congratulated Sumir Gnyawali on this historic achievement and wished him a bright and successful future.