Yogasana gets formal recognition as a competitive sport- AYUSH Ministry
17 December, 2020 | Medically Speaking Team
The Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Youth Affiars and Sports announced the formal recognition of Yogasana as a COMPETITIVE SPORT. Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik, and the Uni...
The Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Youth Affiars and Sports announced the formal recognition of Yogasana as a COMPETITIVE SPORT.
Union Minister of State for AYUSH Shripad Naik, and the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs &Sports Kiren Rijjju announced this at a joint press conference. During the press conference, the Union Minister of State fro Ayush Shripad Naik said, “They are still being conducted today at multiple levels , but a strong and sustainable structure to impact national visibility to the competitions is yet to emerge.
“The Government decision to recognise Yogasana as a competitive sport comes after 3-4 years of wide consultations with the stakeholders of the Yoga sector.”he further added
The Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs &SportsKiren Rijjju , said “The competitions that will arise out of the recognition of Yogasana as a sport will enhance interest in Yoga among people around the globe.”
“Yogasana will be introduced as a competitive sport in Khelo India, National and University Games.” he further added