Consul General inaugurates East China Indian Diaspora Cricket Tournament and International Day of Yoga 2026 Curtain Raiser Event in Shanghai
Shanghai : Consul General of India in Shanghai, Shri Pratik Mathur, inaugurated the annual East China Indian Diaspora Cricket Tournament and the curtain raiser event for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026 in Shanghai on the morning of 23 May 2026.
The event was jointly organized by the Indian Association Shanghai and Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian diaspora, international community, yoga practitioners, and cricket enthusiasts from across the East China region.
Conveying his best wishes to all participants, the Consul General appreciated the large-scale participation in the IDY 2026 curtain raiser activities and highlighted the growing global commitment towards yoga as a means of promoting wellness, harmony, and peace. He underlined the significance of yoga in advancing India’s wellness traditions globally and noted the increasing international support for India-led initiatives promoting holistic well-being.
The Consul General also expressed happiness at the strong cross-cultural appeal of cricket, with players and participants from diverse nationalities and communities joining the tournament. He observed that the event reflected the spirit of friendship, community engagement, and people-to-people connect fostered through sports and wellness initiatives.
The combined celebration of cricket and yoga once again demonstrated the strong support and respect enjoyed by the Indian community, India’s cultural traditions, and its global outreach initiatives in East China.