Cricket Stars Celebrate International Yoga Day with Heartfelt Messages
Celebrating Yoga: A Day of Reflection and Connection
On June 21, Indian cricket legends Yuvraj Singh and Cheteshwar Pujara took to social media to express their support for International Yoga Day.
Pujara posted a photo on X, showcasing his yoga practice against a radiant sun, captioning it with, "Take a moment to honour the journey within! #internationalyogaday."
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Meanwhile, Yuvraj shared an Instagram story featuring himself engaged in yoga, stating, "Some days are meant to remind us to pause, to stretch beyond the routine and reconnect with breath, balance and stillness. Today is a great day to make this a practice."
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in the 11th International Day of Yoga celebrations, emphasizing yoga as a timeless gift that transcends age and unites humanity in health and harmony.
The event was held against the picturesque backdrop of Visakhapatnam's coastline, with Indian Navy ships enhancing the celebratory atmosphere.
PM Modi commended the Andhra Pradesh government, expressing gratitude to Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Jana Sena Party leader Pawan Kalyan for their role in hosting the event.
He praised their leadership as "inspiring" and recognized the state's initiative to promote yoga as "commendable."
"Yoga is for everyone beyond boundaries, backgrounds, age, or physical ability. It is a universal gift that unites humanity in health, harmony, and consciousness. Friends, I am truly delighted that we are gathered here in Visakhapatnam, a city that beautifully blends nature with progress. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Chandrababu Naidu Garu and Pawan Kalyan for hosting such a wonderful event under your inspiring leadership. It is commendable that the state of Andhra Pradesh has taken this meaningful initiative to promote yoga," PM Modi stated during his address.
More than three lakh participants joined him for a mass yoga session in the coastal city, reinforcing this year’s theme that ‘yoga belongs to everyone’ and fosters global unity.
The Prime Minister reminisced about India's proposal to the United Nations in 2014 to designate June 21 as International Yoga Day, a move that garnered widespread global support in record time.
"I remember when India proposed to the United Nations that June 21st be celebrated as International Yoga Day. Remarkably, in a very short span of time, 175 countries came forward to support this initiative. Such unity and overwhelming global support was truly extraordinary. This was not just about agreeing to a proposal; it was a collective step taken for the betterment of humanity. It reflected a shared vision for a healthier, more conscious world. Today, in 2025, we can proudly see that yoga has become an integral part of many people’s lives across the globe," the Prime Minister concluded.