Nhehern sets world yoga record with 4 gold
HERALD SPORTS REPORTER
PANJIM, SEPT 29
Thirteen-year-old Nhehern Acharya lived up to top expectations as he set a record, winning won four gold for India at World Yoga Championship in Rosario City, Argentina last night.
Nhehern won the gold in yogasana display, artistic display, rhythmic yogasana, artistic air display.
Nhehern, a student of Dr K B Hedgewar High School, Panjim, who is also the award winner in the last championship, kept up his good display, improving on his last performance at the world level.
The 13-member India team won in all 12 gold, 7 silver and 13 bronze in eight events.
Nhehern’s father, Navin who is the assistant secretary of SAG, attributed the success to the SAG, his school, Yoganusandana Kendra of Tapobhumi, Cundaim; Akshada Azgaonkar from Mapusa, who is his dance and bharatnatyam, teacher, Goa Yoga Association and well wishers for their full-hearted support and guidance.
India won the overall championship beating hosts Argentina in the finals.
