New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India has accomplished several achievements across the field of security and ‘Atmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in the month of June, filling every citizen with immense pride. Addressing the 135th episode of his monthly radio programme, ‘Mann Ki Baat’, PM Modi said, “The first half of 2026 is about to end. In these six months, we have discussed many achievements of the countrymen. In June, too, India accomplished a few achie…
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Junagadh, June 20 (IANS) As the world marks ‘International Yoga Day’ on June 21, a young athlete from Vanthli in Gujarat’s Junagadh district has drawn attention after winning two gold medals at the World Yogasana Championship held in Ahmedabad, highlighting a growing career in competitive yoga that began as basic physical training for military preparation. Shahnavaz Vaja, a resident of the Sorath region and described locally as being in his early twenties, secured gold medals in the Hand Balan…
Ahmedabad, June 9 (IANS) Zambia’s remarkable journey from practising yoga on stitched-together sacks to winning medals at the inaugural World Yogasana Championship reflects the growing influence of Indian-origin communities in spreading yogasana across Africa. When Chitula Albert first introduced yoga in his school in Zambia’s Copperbelt region, he did not have a single yoga mat. Instead, the vice-principal stitched together old sacks so that a handful of interested children could practice. Mo…
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday declared open the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad via video conferencing, telling the gathered crowd that as the sport expands, new possibilities and career opportunities will also grow.Highlighting the role of the Championship, PM Modi remarked, “Ahead of International Yoga Day, the World Yogasana Championship Brings a Double Dose of Health and Wellness.”The Prime Minister, in his address, said that every li…
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the global acceptance of yoga, recalling that 190 countries had supported India’s proposal at the United Nations for the establishment of the ‘International Yoga Day’ nearly a decade ago. Addressing athletes and delegates at the opening of the first World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad, PM Modi said the overwhelming backing for the proposal reflected the universal appeal of yoga and its role in promoting …
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday called on athletes participating in the inaugural ‘World Yogasana Championship’ to become global ambassadors of the Ayush Ministry’s ‘Yoga 365’ campaign when they return to their home countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the championship in Ahmedabad, PM Modi said the campaign had been launched to encourage year-round engagement with yoga and promote healthier lifestyles across communities.”Taking this thought …
Ahmedabad/New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday expressed confidence that Yogasana could eventually secure a place in international multi-sport competitions, including the Olympics, as he virtually inaugurated the first World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad. Addressing athletes from more than 60 countries, PM Modi said the championship marked the beginning of a new phase in yoga’s evolution by providing Yogasana with a platform as a competitive sport.”Through this …
Ahmedabad, June 4 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday described the inaugural World Yogasana Championship as a “double dose” of health and wellness, saying the event had been organised just days before the ‘International Yoga Day’ and would further strengthen the global movement around physical and mental well-being. Addressing participants virtually at the opening of the championship in Ahmedabad, PM Modi said the event marked the beginning of a new chapter in the global sports …
New Delhi, June 2 (IANS) When Aarti Pal began working with cricketers at the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA), she was not trying to turn them into Yogasana athletes. Instead, she wanted to understand how yoga could help improve performance in a sport that demands explosive movement, technical precision, and mental resilience.What she discovered only reinforced a belief she has carried throughout her journey as an athlete, researcher, and educator: yoga belongs far beyond the confines o…
Ahmedabad, May 7 (IANS) India is set to host the inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Championship from June 4 to 8 here at TransStadia with participation from over 40 countries. Organised under the aegis of World Yogasana, the championship will be hosted by Yogasana Bharat to bring together leading athletes from across the globe. The official selection trials for the Indian National Yogasana team were conducted on May 1 and 2, at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Sonepat, Haryana…