Following the meeting, Yashovardhan — who has represented India on both national and international platforms — described the Dalai Lama as an enduring symbol of compassion, love, tolerance and moral strength. Accompanied by his sister Shubhra, elder brother Mehul Atri, and other family members, Yashovardhan shared that His Holiness’s teachings inspire humanity to embrace kindness and foster a united society.
A resident of Tira in Hamirpur, Yashovardhan is a Class XII student at Him Academy School. A dedicated yogasana practitioner for six years, he achieved a major milestone in 2025 by winning a bronze medal for India at the 10th Asian Yogasana Sports Championship in Singapore. He comes from an athletic family. His father, Narendra Atri — a national-level medallist himself — currently serves as the vice-president of the Himachal Pradesh Olympic Association.