Yoga Unites Humanity Beyond Borders, Says PM Modi as First World Yogasana Sports Championship Begins in Ahmedabad
Modi said the event is a milestone for yogasana as a sport and drew hundreds of athletes and practitioners from several countries.
- On Thursday, the 1st World Yogasana Sports Championship 2026 commenced in Ahmedabad, marking the first global sporting event dedicated exclusively to Yogasana.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed participants via video conferencing, describing yoga as "India's timeless gift to humanity" and hailing the launch as a landmark moment.
- Supporters argue that competitive Yogasana showcases athletic and technical dimensions, attracting younger participants while gaining increasing international recognition in recent years.
- This event precedes the International Day of Yoga on June 21, an initiative rooted in a 2014 United Nations General Assembly resolution supported by 190 member states.
- Modi expressed confidence that the championship will inspire people across nations to embrace yoga as a way of life, promoting physical well-being and mental balance.
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World Yogasana Sports Championship will give Yogasana a new identity as competitive sport: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the first World Yogasana Sports Championship, being held in Ahmedabad, will give Yogasana a new identity as a competitive sport and it is heartening to see that crores of people have made yoga a part of their daily routine.
Yoga unites humanity beyond borders, says PM Modi as First World Yogasana Sports Championship begins in Ahmedabad
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described yoga as India’s timeless gift to humanity and hailed the launch of the first World Yogasana Sports Championship as a landmark moment in the global journey of the ancient discipline, which he said continues to promote physical well-being, mental balance and harmony across cultures and nations.
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