Hyderabad: In a significant milestone for the global yogasana movement, India is set to host the inaugural edition of the from June 4 to 8 at TransStadia in Ahmedabad, with participation from over 40 countries.
Organized 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 recognized competitive sport. 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 the preparations, the official selection trials for the Indian National Yogasana Team were conducted on May 1 and 2, 2026, at the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Centre in Sonepat, Haryana. Athletes competed in categories including Traditional, Artistic, Rhythmic, and Athletic Yogasana. The selected athletes will now participate in a National Coaching Camp at the Naranpura Sports Complex (SAI NCOE), Ahmedabad, from May 10 to June 2.
The President of Yogasana Bharat, Udit Sheth, said: “Hosting the first-ever World Yogasana Sports Championship is a defining moment for the sport. It is our vision as India, led by our Prime Minister, to take Yoga to the youth globally through the sport of Yogasana such that it resonates in many multi-sport events globally with a high possibility to make it an Olympic Sport,” he said.
“We’ve built a strong competitive ecosystem, and now Yogasana is ready for the global stage. India is proud to lead this movement. Yogasana is a gateway to the Yoga way of life.”
The Secretary General of World Yogasana and Yogasana Bharat, Dr. Jaideep Arya, added: “The level of participation and talent witnessed during the national trials in Sonepat highlights the tremendous growth of Yogasana across India.”