Ahmedabad, May 7 -- In a significant milestone for the global Yogasana movement, India is set to host the inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Championship from June 4th-8th, 2026, at TransStadia in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, 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, further strengthening India's position at the forefront of promoting Yogasana as a recognised competitive sport, according to a press release.

This movement seeks to create a resonance that paves the way for the sport's inclusion in multi-sport events globally, with a high possibility of becoming an Olympic sport.

As part of...