Ahmedabad, June 4: The first World Yogasana Sports Championship begins today in Ahmedabad, marking a historic step in taking Yogasana to the global sporting stage.
The five-day event features athletes from several countries competing in standardized Yogasana disciplines focused on strength, flexibility, balance, and precision.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will join the inaugural ceremony virtually and is expected to highlight India’s role in promoting Yoga and Yogasana as a global wellness and competitive sport.
Organisers said the championship reflects efforts to blend India’s ancient wellness traditions with modern sports formats, while encouraging wider international participation.
The event is seen as a milestone in strengthening global recognition of Yogasana as a structured competitive discipline.