Ahmedabad, June 4 -- The World Yogasana Championship (WYC) got underway in Ahmedabad on Thursday, bringing together nearly 500 athletes from more than 60 countries, with India's leading yogasana exponent Aarti Pal among the top home contenders aiming to make an impact on the sport's biggest stage.

Competing in the Senior A category across Traditional and Forward Bend disciplines, Pal enters the championship as one of India's most accomplished yogasana athletes, having built an impressive record at both national and international levels, according to a release from WYC.

The Indore athlete has represented India at more than six international championships and has won medals in each of them. She has also claimed medals in over 26 national-...