East China Indian Diaspora Cricket Tournament inaugurated in Shanghai ahead of Yoga Day 2026

BEIJING: Consul General of India in Shanghai, 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 Saturday.

The event was jointly organised by the Indian Association Shanghai and Nord Anglia International School Shanghai Pudong, and witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Indian diaspora, the international community, yoga practitioners, and cricket enthusiasts from across the East China region, according to a Shanghai Consulate statement.

Mathur said the large-scale participation in the IDY 2026 curtain raiser activities highlighted the growing global commitment towards yoga as a means of promoting wellness, harmony, and peace.

Combining our Passions! 🏏 🧘🏽‍♂️ 🇮🇳 #KheloIndia #YogaforWellnessWisdomandWorldPeace #DiasporaBridges Consul General @PratikMathur1 was happy to inaugurate the annual East China #IndianDiaspora cricket tournament and the #InternationalDayofYoga2026 curtain raiser event in Shanghai… pic.twitter.com/MsMQtR8Sbh

The strong cross-cultural appeal of cricket, with players and participants from diverse nationalities and communities joining the tournament, reflected the spirit of friendship, community engagement, and people-to-people connections fostered through sports and wellness initiatives, he said.

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, the statement said.