India Sees Yogasana's Olympic Potential Ahead of 2036 Olympic Bid
The 1st World Yogasana Championship is set to be held in Amdavad, Gujarat, from June 4th to 8th, 2026, drawing over 500 participants from 75 countries. Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, emphasized yoga's role as a significant cultural export of India, describing it as a 'soft power' and advocating for its inclusion as an Olympic sport amid India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics.
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