First World Yogasana Championship 2026

Why in the news?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the first-ever World Yogasana Championship in Ahmedabad through a video message.

Key Highlights

• Event: First World Yogasana Championship 2026.
• Venue: Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
• Significance: Marks a new phase in the global recognition of Yogasana as a competitive sport.
• Prime Minister’s remarks:
  • Expressed confidence that Yogasana may eventually be included in:
    • Olympics
    • Other multi-sport international events.
• Timing:
  • Championship organized ahead of:
    • International Day of Yoga celebrated annually on 21 June.
• Theme of International Yoga Day 2026: “Yoga for Healthy Ageing”.
• Global support for Yoga:
  • Around 190 countries supported India’s proposal at the United Nations for International Yoga Day.
• “Yoga 365” campaign:
  • Initiative of the Ministry of Ayush to encourage daily yoga practice.
• Opportunities highlighted:
  • Careers for:
    • Athletes
    • Trainers
    • Sports scientists
    • Researchers
    • Event managers

About International Day of Yoga

• Declared by the United Nations
• First celebrated on 21 June 2015.
• Origin: Proposal introduced by India in the UN General Assembly in 2014.
• Objective: Promote physical, mental, and spiritual well-being through yoga.

[2025] Consider the following statements in respect of the first Kho Kho World Cup:
I. The event was held in Delhi, India.
II. Indian men beat Nepal with a score of 78-40 in the final to become the World Champion in men category.
III. Indian women beat Nepal with a score of 54-36 in the final to become the World Champion in women category.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] I only

[B] II and III only

[C] I and III only

[D] I, II and III