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World Wellness Weekend Draws 185 Countries, India Makes Top 10
The World Wellness Weekend is an event where people join activities that support health and well-being.
Its 10th edition took place from 18 to 20 September.
People in 185 countries took part.
India was one of the top 10 countries for wellness activity.
Mexico recorded the most activities among countries, followed by Spain and Vietnam.
Cancún in Mexico had more activities than any other city in the report.
Activities included yoga and fitness sessions.
In Jakarta, Indonesia, the National Monument was lit blue to mark the anniversary.
The 10th World Wellness Weekend ran from 18 to 20 September, with participation across 185 countries.
India placed among the top 10 countries for wellness activity, alongside Mexico, Spain, Vietnam, the United States, the Dominican Republic, Italy, Japan, Indonesia and Argentina.
Mexico led the country activity count with 754 activities across 170 venues; Spain recorded 500 activities and Vietnam 469.
Cancún ranked as the busiest wellness city, with 307 activities across 58 venues within 25 kilometres of its city centre.
Italy led in venue count with 272, while Indonesia ranked ninth among participating countries with 205 activities across 86 venues.
- Who
- Participants in 185 countries, including India, took part in the 10th World Wellness Weekend.
- What
- A global weekend of wellness activities, including yoga and fitness sessions.
- Where
- Across 185 countries; Jakarta’s National Monument was illuminated, and Cancún ranked as the busiest wellness city.
- When
- 18 to 20 September; the event marked its 10th anniversary.
- Why
- To bring communities together around wellness and healthier lives, according to the event’s press release.
Reported rankings
Participation detail
Country rankings
Reported rankings
The article lists Mexico, Spain, Vietnam, the United States and the Dominican Republic as the top five countries by activity count.
Participation detail
It also says India was among the top 10 but does not give India’s exact rank or activity count.
City activity counts
Reported rankings
Cancún is identified as the busiest wellness city, with 307 activities across 58 venues.
Participation detail
City counts are calculated within a 25-km radius of city centres, so the rankings use a defined local area rather than entire metropolitan regions.
Key facts
- Edition
- 10th World Wellness Weekend
- Dates
- 18–20 September
- Participating countries
- 185
- Top country by activities
- Mexico: 754 activities across 170 venues
- Top city by activities
- Cancún: 307 activities across 58 venues within a 25-km radius of its centre
- Leading country by venue count
- Italy: 272 venues and 401 activities
- Indonesia
- Ranked ninth among participating countries, with 205 activities across 86 venues
Quotes
Jean-Guy De Gabriac
Founder of the World Wellness Weekend
“The 10th edition reminds us that wellness has no borders and that small local actions can contribute to a truly global movement turning free classes into food donations and blood donations”
theprint.in
Sources
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