Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul with other participants practising yoga.
Doha, Qatar: The Embassy of India in Qatar, in association with the Indian Sports Centre (ISC), Indian Cultural Centre (ICC), Indian Community Benevolent Forum (ICBF), and Indian Business and Professionals Council (IBPC) Qatar, organized the grand celebration of International Day of Yoga 2026 on Saturday, 20 June 2026, at the UDST Cricket Ground, Doha.
The event witnessed an overwhelming response, with the enthusiastic participation of over 2,000 yoga practitioners from the Indian and other expatriate communities in Qatar. Celebrated under the global theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing,” the event highlighted the importance of yoga in promoting longevity, vitality, and overall well-being.
Ambassador of India to Qatar H E Vipul graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. The event was attended by large number of Yoga enthusiasts from India and other countries as well as diplomats and Qatari dignitaries. The leaders of Indian community organizations including Indian Cultural Centre, Indian Community Benevolent Forum, Indian Sports Center and Indian Businesses & Professionals Council were also present.
In his remarks, the Ambassador recalled that International Day of Yoga has been held with great fanfare across the world since the UN adopted a resolution to this effect with co-sponsorship of 177 countries in 2014. He also highlighted that Prime Minister H E Narendra Modi has emphasized that Yoga is a lifelong companion that supports physical health, mental well-being, and inner balance, enabling people to age gracefully and remain productive members of society.
The celebration featured a Mass Yoga Demonstration and expert-led sessions conducted by experienced instructors, offering participants an enriching experience focused on physical health, mental well-being, and inner harmony. Further, exhibition areas displaying the benefits and strengths of Ayurveda, Health and Wellness and also the use of AI applications in Yoga were also appreciated by the attendees. The event successfully conveyed the message of health, harmony, and unity through the practice of yoga.
