PM Modi Launches First World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad
PM Modi opens World Yogasana Championship, gives it new identity
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first World Yogasana Sports Championship in Ahmedabad, emphasizing its role in establishing Yogasana as a competitive sport. He encouraged participants to promote yoga globally, coinciding with World Yoga Day celebrations.
- 01The inaugural World Yogasana Championship is held in Ahmedabad, a UNESCO World Heritage City.
- 02PM Modi urged athletes to become ambassadors of the 'Yoga 365' campaign, promoting yoga worldwide.
- 03The championship aims to give Yogasana a new identity as a competitive sport on an international level.
- 04India's initiative for World Yoga Day, proposed nearly a decade ago, has gained global support from 190 countries.
- 05PM Modi believes that Yogasana could be included in major international sports events like the Olympics.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially opened the first World Yogasana Sports Championship in Ahmedabad, India, via video conference. He highlighted the event's significance in redefining Yogasana as a competitive sport and expressed pride in hosting it in a UNESCO World Heritage City. Modi welcomed athletes from around the world and urged them to carry the message of yoga back to their countries, promoting the 'Yoga 365' campaign initiated by the AYUSH Ministry. He reflected on India's successful proposal to the United Nations for an International Day of Yoga, which has led to millions incorporating yoga into their daily lives. Modi emphasized that this championship marks a new phase for Yogasana, with aspirations for it to gain recognition in international sports arenas, including the Olympics. The event coincides with the upcoming World Yoga Day celebrations, further promoting health and wellness globally.
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The championship is expected to boost tourism and global interest in yoga, enhancing Ahmedabad's reputation as a hub for health and wellness.
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