World Yogasana

World Yogasana is the international governing body for the sport of Yogasana. It is responsible for promoting, governing and regulating yogasana as a competitive sport worldwide and oversees international competitions, technical regulations and membership of national federations.

The organization is the international federation for yogasana and has stated that its objectives include expanding the sport globally, establishing national federations, and pursuing recognition within the Olympic movement.

History

World Yogasana was established to serve as the international governing body for competitive yogasana and to coordinate the development of the sport outside India.

In May 2026, the organization announced the inaugural World Yogasana Championship, the first global championship dedicated to yogasana as a competitive sport. The championship was launched in New Delhi by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya.

The inaugural championship was held from 4 to 8 June 2026 at EKA Arena in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, and featured athletes and delegations from more than 60 countries.

Leadership

According to World Yogasana, yoga guru Swami Ramdev serves as honorary president of the organization, while Jaideep Arya serves as secretary general.

Competitions

World Yogasana Championship

The World Yogasana Championship is the premier international competition organized by World Yogasana.

The inaugural edition was held in Ahmedabad, India, in 2026 and brought together athletes from over 60 nations competing across multiple age groups and disciplines.

Recognition and expansion

World Yogasana has stated that one of its objectives is to obtain recognition from the International Olympic Committee and secure the inclusion of yogasana in future Olympic and multi-sport events.

At the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Yogasana Championship, Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stated that India hoped to see yogasana included in future editions of the Commonwealth Games and other major international sporting events. He specifically referred to India's ambitions for the sport ahead of a proposed Indian bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Summer Olympics.

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World Yogasana

History

Leadership

Competitions

World Yogasana Championship

Recognition and expansion

See also

World Yogasana

History

Leadership

Competitions

World Yogasana Championship

Recognition and expansion

See also

See Also

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