Sports capital

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel: Ahmedabad’s push to become a global sporting hub received a fresh boost on Thursday as Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel said the city was moving towards becoming a “Sports Capital” and preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, while addressing the inauguration of the first 'World Yogasana Championship 2026'.

The championship, being held with the virtual participation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has brought together more than 500 athletes from 78 countries, including the United States, Ghana, Kenya, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan.

Organised with the support of the Union Ministries of Youth Affairs and Sports and Ayush, the event aims to promote Yogasana as a global competitive sport.