Ahmedabad hosted the one-day BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Demonstration Games 2026, where ten nations showcased traditional sports and cultural displays. Yogasana emerged as a unifying highlight, while India’s mallakhamb and rhythmic yogasana impressed spectators. Ahmedabad also hosted the inaugural World Yogasana Championships in June with 79 nations, 522 athletes, and India winning 114 medals, including 102 golds.