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Official jersey, mascot of World Yogasana Championship 2026 unveiled in Delhi

New Delhi, May 26 (UNI) The inaugural edition of the World Yogasana Championship (WYC) 2026, the first-ever global championship dedicated to Yogasana as a competitive sport, was officially unveiled on Tuesday in New Delhi by Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya in presence of Federation leaders.
WYC 2026, scheduled to be held from June 4 - 8, 2026 at the Eka Arena, Ahmedabad, will bring together elite Yogasana athletes and delegations from over 60 nations including Uganda, Zambia, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Kenya, Japan, Oman, Mauritius and Netherlands, marking the beginning of India’s ambitious journey to establish Yogasana as a globally recognised sporting discipline and pave its pathway towards Olympic recognition.
The official unveiling ceremony featured the launch of the very creative championship logo, trophy, official jersey, and Veer the lion mascot, collectively symbolising the emergence of Yogasana as a modern global sport rooted in India’s timeless heritage.
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Five decades, many makeovers, one peacock: The evolving face of IFFI

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