Current Affairs - Sports - Discussion

Ahmedabad hosted the First World Yogasana Championship 2026, a landmark event inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The championship brought together athletes from various countries and marked a significant step toward establishing Yogasana as a globally recognised competitive sport. Ahmedabad was chosen as the host city due to its cultural and historical importance as India’s first UNESCO World Heritage City. The event was organised ahead of International Yoga Day 2026 and aimed to promote yoga beyond wellness by showcasing its potential as a competitive discipline. It also highlighted India’s efforts to popularise yoga on the international stage and encourage global participation in Yogasana.