Yogasana will be introduced in Khelo India, and other tournament Games: Shri Kiren Rijiju
Yogasana is going to become a very beautiful, attractive and popular sport.
Indiandoctor4u//New Delhi Correspondent// Yog is the integral part of Indian tradition. The origins of Yogasana competitions, have been held for centuries in India, said by Union Minister of State (IC) for AYUSH Shri Shripad Naik. Now in recent times a strong and sustainable structure to impart national visibility to the competitions is yet to emerge. Shri Naik said that after 3-4 years of wide consultations with the stakeholders of the Yoga sector, the Government decided to recognise Yogasana as a competitive sport comes in. He also said that Yog – asana is an integral and important component of Yoga, which is psycho-physical in nature. yog is popular across the globe for its efficacy in fitness and general wellness.
On this occassion Kiren Rijjju said that the decision will enhance the interest in yog among all age groups and competitions will arise out of the recognition of Yog-asana as a sport. He mention the efforts done by both Ministries, which was closely working together to establish Yogasana as a competitive sport. we are planning to include Yogasana as a Sport discipline in Khelo India and in the University Games and we will also pitch it at the National Games, Kiren Rijjju said.
