One of India’s largest public celebrations of wellness and preventive healthcare is set to take place tomorrow during the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) at the iconic Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here. Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya and actor and fitness advocate Akshay Kumar joining 3000 participants in a mass yoga session under the theme "Yoga for Healthy Ageing."

The event will be celebrated nationwide by the Sports Ministry through coordinated yoga sessions at all Sports Authority of India Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence, SAI Training Centres and Khelo India institutions, with more than 15,000 participants expected to take part nationwide. Events will also be simultaneously held by the National Sports Federations, the State Sports Departments, Sports Universities, and more, marking the coming of the entire sports ecosystem together to take yoga forward.

“Since the United Nations adopted June 21 as International Day of Yoga in 2014 following our Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi's proposal, this annual observance has grown into a worldwide celebration of physical, mental and spiritual well-being,” mentioned Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. “This day brings together millions of practitioners across continents. Yoga has transcended geographical boundaries to become a global phenomenon.”

Nearly 3,000 participants are expected to gather at the flagship Fit India event in the national capital, which will also feature a special guided yoga session by renowned celebrity yoga instructor Anshuka Parwani, whose work has helped popularise yoga among fitness enthusiasts and celebrities alike.

Sunday's celebration will also bring together athletes, students, senior citizens, fitness enthusiasts, yoga practitioners and families in a collective demonstration of the transformative power of yoga.

The global celebrations of the 12th International Day of Yoga (IDY) on June 21 is expected to witness participation from millions of people across more than 180 countries.

Over the past decade, International Day of Yoga has evolved into one of the world’s largest wellness movements, with India at its forefront. As nations across continents come together to celebrate holistic health and preventive healthcare, initiatives such as Fit India Sundays on Cycle and Yoga Day reinforce India’s leadership in promoting a healthier, more active and sustainable way of life for the global community.

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Ayushman Kumar