International Yoga Day 2024 events: A look at all activities in India and around the world on this Yoga Day
Events in India on Yoga Day 2024: On the second worldwide Day of Yoga, the Prime Minister will announce two awards: one national and one worldwide. These awards are intended to recognise individuals or organisations that have significantly promoted and developed yoga over time. The award nominations began on June 11, 2024, and will finish on June 30, 2024. Following this, the winners will be revealed.
India is gearing up for the 10th Yoga Day celebration. This year the main event will be held in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to lead a massive yoga event attended by thousands of people.
International Yoga Day is celebrated on June 21 every year. Here is a list of all the events going to happen on the 10th International Day of Yoga 2024 in the country and around the world.
Events in India on Yoga Day 2024
Jammu & Kashmir: In India, the main and biggest event will be observed in Srinagar tomorrow, June 21.
Prime Minister's Awards for Yoga: On the second worldwide Day of Yoga, the Prime Minister will announce two awards: one national and one worldwide. These awards are intended to recognise individuals or organisations that have significantly promoted and developed yoga over time. The award nominations began on June 11, 2024, and will finish on June 30, 2024. Following this, the winners will be revealed.
Yoga Tech Challenge 2024: A new effort has been established on the MyGov and MyBharat websites to find and promote inventors, entrepreneurs, businesses, and people who have created yoga-related goods, such as gadgets, software, and accessories. This initiative seeks to encourage and enhance the development of novel yoga solutions.
This tournament is available to representatives from educational institutions, hospitals, universities, registered trusts, societies, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), yoga institutes, colleges, and any Indian corporation. Eligible applications must be lawfully registered in India and represent Yogatechs or startups that are less than ten years old.
Yoga with Family video contest: The government of India has launched a Yoga with Family video contest through the MyGov and MyBharat portals. To participate in this event, families must record a yoga demonstration video of up to one minute and upload it to the web.
The contest is currently open until June 30, 5:00 PM. As part of the deal, the government is providing worldwide awards.
Yoga For Life Quiz: The "Yoga For Life" Quiz, organised by NCERT, will run from June 10 to June 30, 2024, to commemorate International Day of Yoga and foster a pleasant environment during the Pandemic. The quiz, aimed at kids in grades 6-12 from various school types, teaches participants about the benefits of yoga for physical and mental health, emphasising its cultural legacy and environmental ties.
International event
This year celebrates the tenth International Day of Yoga, which emphasises equality and involvement for everyone. The event, organised by the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in partnership with the UN Secretariat, will be held on the North Lawn Area of the UN Headquarters under the subject "Yoga for Self and Society."
UN Member States, UN officials, staff, and notable individuals from various fields in New York will participate in the event.
Many cities will organise free Yoga sessions in parks.
Studios and yoga schools may provide particular courses or retreats focusing on certain parts of yoga, such as stress management or back pain relief.
Many events will include yoga, cultural performances, music, and nutritious food options.
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