Kolkata, June 21 -- The iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, West Bengal, hosted the 12th International Day of Yoga 2026 celebrations on Sunday.

Mohun Bagan Club President Debasish Dutta and Executive Committee Member Sohini Mitra Choubey also participated in the event.

Speaking to ANI, Mohun Bagan Athletic Club executive committee member Sohini Mitra Chaubey noted that the International Yoga Day has gained significant importance in West Bengal since the BJP government took office in the state.

She added that given Mohun Bagan's long-standing commitment to sports, the club decided to play an essential role in spearheading the initiative.

"Earlier, International Day of Yoga wasn't really celebrated in Bengal, except perhaps in small...