India, June 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

Hon'ble Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today declared open the 1st World Yogasana Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad via video conferencing.

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 living tradition enters a new phase with time and described the Championship as the beginning of a new chapter for Yoga.

"Every living tradition enters new phases with time. This World Championship of Yogasana Sports marks the beginning of such a new phase."

Highlighting the wider impact of sports, the Prime Minister said...