PM Modi urges World Yogasana Championship participants to become ambassadors of ‘Yoga 365’ campaign

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called upon athletes participating in the ‘World Yogasana Championship’ to become global ambassadors of the Ayush Ministry’s ‘Yoga 365’ campaign when they return to their home countries. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the championship in Ahmedabad, Mr Modi said the Ministry of AYUSH has launched the ‘Yoga 365’ campaign to encourage year-round engagement with yoga and promote healthier lifestyles across communities. Prime Minister urged athletes from across the world to help spread awareness about yoga beyond the championship.
The appeal came as Ahmedabad hosted the first World Yogasana Championship, which has attracted more than 400 competitors from over 60 countries. The event is being held from June 4 to 8 and is regarded as a landmark effort to develop Yogasana as a structured international sport. Mr Modi said yoga’s appeal extended beyond physical fitness and offered a practical approach to preventive health.
Prime Minister said the championship represented more than a sporting competition and offered an opportunity to spread the broader message of yoga worldwide. The Ayush Ministry has been at the forefront of government initiatives aimed at expanding yoga participation in India and internationally. The World Yogasana Championship has also received support from the Ministry alongside sports authorities and organising bodies involved in promoting Yogasana globally.