Ahmedabad, June 4 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the first World Yogasana Sports Championship, being held in Ahmedabad, will give Yogasana a new identity as a competitive sport and it is heartening to see that crores of people have made yoga a part of their daily routine.

PM Modi, who declared the First World Yogasana Championship 2026 open through video-conferencing, said a new chapter has been added to the global legacy of sports.

He said the event is being held days before World Yoga Day.

"From the soil of Ahmedabad, yet another new chapter has been added to the global legacy of sports. Today marks the commencement of the first-ever World Yogasana Championship. I extend a warm welcome to India to all the athle...