Yoga Day 2026 Event in Meerut Turns Chaotic As Crowd Rushes for Mats at Kailash Prakash Stadium (Watch Video)
Yoga Day programmes were held across Meerut, with a major event at Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium witnessing brief chaos as participants rushed to collect yoga mats before the session began. Videos showed crowding during distribution, but organisers later brought the situation under control and the event proceeded with group yoga exercises as scheduled.
Yoga programs were held at multiple locations across Meerut on International Yoga Day, but an event at Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium saw brief disorder after participants rushed to collect yoga mats before the session began.
Videos circulating from the venue show a large gathering of participants jostling near the mat distribution area, with some struggling to secure mats amid the rush. The situation was later brought under control, and the event proceeded as planned. Yoga Day 2026: PM Narendra Modi Leads International Yoga Day Celebrations, Says ‘Healthy Society Makes Strong and Prosperous Nation’ (Watch Videos).
Chaos at Meerut Yoga Day Event as Participants Rush for Mats
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The main event at Kailash Prakash Sports Stadium drew a significant number of attendees, leading to congestion during the initial distribution of yoga mats.
In video clips from the scene, several people are seen crowding around distribution points as mats were being handed out. Some participants were unable to access mats immediately, resulting in pushing and disorder in certain sections. Onlookers recorded the incident as it unfolded. International Day of Yoga 2026: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Performs Yoga with Around 1,000 Soldiers at Eastern Air Command HQs in Shillong.
The disturbance occurred shortly before the scheduled start of the yoga session. Organisers later intervened to manage the crowd and restore order at the venue. According to reports, once the situation was brought under control, participants were seated in an orderly manner.
After a short delay, the yoga session began as scheduled, with attendees participating in group exercises as part of the International Yoga Day programme.
Yoga Day events were organized at several locations across Meerut, with large public participation reported at multiple venues. The crowd at the stadium event was particularly high, which contributed to logistical challenges during the distribution phase.
Despite the initial disruption, the programme continued without further incident.
Following the brief chaos, the event proceeded with guided yoga sessions as planned. Participants joined group activities as instructors led the programme. Authorities and organisers ensured that the remainder of the event remained orderly.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jun 21, 2026 08:17 PM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).
