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    Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya unveils first-ever World Yogasana Championship
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    Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Unveils First-ever World Yogasana Championship

    By IANS News May 26, 2026 • 16:40 PM View: 419
    Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya: In a historic milestone for Indian sport and global wellness, the first-ever World Yogasana Championship (WYC) 2026, dedicated to Yogasana as a competitive sport, was officially launched today in New Delhi. Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, unveiled it in the presence of Federation leaders.

    WYC 2026, set for June 4–8, 2026, at Eka Arena in Ahmedabad, will host top Yogasana athletes and delegations from more than 60 countries, including Uganda, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kenya, Japan, Oman, Mauritius, and the Netherlands. This event marks India’s bold effort to promote Yogasana as an internationally recognized sport and aims to secure its place in the Olympics.

    The official unveiling event introduced the innovative championship logo, trophy, official jersey, and Veer the lion mascot. These elements collectively represent the emergence of Yogasana as a contemporary global sport grounded in India’s rich heritage. The championship's branding embodies athletic achievement, international unity, youth ambition, and India’s leadership in wellness and sports. It blends our cultural legacy with the vision of a Viksit Bharat, symbolizing progress and modernity.

    TAGS Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya World Yogasana Championship Union Minister Youth Affairs Mansukh Mandaviya Eka Arena Sri Lanka
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