The 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship officially kicked off on Friday at the K.D. Jadhav Indoor Wrestling Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi, amidst much enthusiasm and fervour. Organised by Yogasana Bharat in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the championship brings together top athletes from over 20 Asian nations to celebrate the spirit of Yogasana as a competitive sport.
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;">Asian Yogasana Sport Championship officially kicks off</h2>
The inaugural ceremony was graced by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as the Chief Guest and Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as the Guest of Honour.
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lauded the efforts of Yogasana Bharat and Indraprastha Yogasana in hosting the championship. "Witnessing the energy of the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship fills me with joy, and I congratulate Yogasana Bharat for this path-breaking championship and recognise the efforts of Indraprastha Yogasana.
"I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the athletes from over 20 countries, the more than 200 players gathered here. This championship is not just an event; it marks a new beginning for India, Asia, and the world in celebrating Yoga as a global sport," Gupta said, according to a press release issued by SAI.
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Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, while addressing the audience, said, "At a time when India's pride is moving forward on the global stage, witnessing international competitions like this championship has been an inspiring experience. The knowledge, science and rich cultural heritage of India are once again redefining our global identity.
"We support yogasana as a sport to grow and hold more international championships in India. I am confident that India's success in the upcoming championships will continue to reflect our deep-rooted culture and traditions. Whether national or international, every event will carry forward the spirit of India."
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Sports: The 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship officially kicked off on Friday at the K.D. Jadhav Indoor Wrestling Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi.

The 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship officially kicked off on Friday at the K.D. Jadhav Indoor Wrestling Hall, Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi, amidst much enthusiasm and fervour. Organised by Yogasana Bharat in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), the championship brings together top athletes from over 20 Asian nations to celebrate the spirit of Yogasana as a competitive sport. Asian Yogasana Sport Championship officially kicks off The inaugural ceremony was graced by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta as the Chief Guest and Union Minister of Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat as the Guest of Honour. Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta lauded the efforts of Yogasana Bharat and Indraprastha Yogasana in hosting the championship. "Witnessing the energy of the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship fills me with joy, and I congratulate Yogasana Bharat for this path-breaking championship and recognise the efforts of Indraprastha Yogasana. "I extend my heartfelt greetings to all the athletes from over 20 countries, the more than 200 players gathered here. This championship is not just an event; it marks a new beginning for India, Asia, and the world in celebrating Yoga as a global sport," Gupta said, according to a press release issued by SAI. ALSO READ | ‘Dhoni is carrying team on his shoulders, what are other 10 players doing,’ Raina’s rant on CSK’s slump in IPL 2025 Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, while addressing the audience, said, "At a time when India's pride is moving forward on the global stage, witnessing international competitions like this championship has been an inspiring experience. The knowledge, science and rich cultural heritage of India are once again redefining our global identity. "We support yogasana as a sport to grow and hold more international championships in India. I am confident that India's success in the upcoming championships will continue to reflect our deep-rooted culture and traditions. Whether national or international, every event will carry forward the spirit of India." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Asian Yogasana Sport Championship: Second edition officially kicks off as 20 nations take part

India has quickly become the hub of international yoga athletes as the second Asian Yogasana Sport Championship organised by Yogasana Bharat in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Sports Authority of India (SAI), kick started in New Delhi on Friday (April 25). The event, highlighting India&rsquo;s legacy on the global stage has seen several athletes rise to prominence as the nation continues to endorse Yogasana as an Olympic sport. <o:p></o:p>
While Yogasana refers to subtle processes of manipulating energy in a certain direction and needing to be done with a certain level of awareness, India has pioneered it for centuries. Often playing a key role in the promotion of Yogasana as a sport, today it has reached different corners of the world with tremendous heights. WION exclusively caught up with Umesh Narang, Treasurer Asian Yogasana and Jury as he opened up on technical aspects of the sport at the international level. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; tab-stops: 125.55pt;">How do technical aspects and marking systems in Yogasana as a sport work?<o:p></o:p></h2>
&ldquo;We have a specific code of points for all the events of Yogasana. We have specified the Yogasana according to different positions. We have compulsory asanas and optional asanas. Optional asanas are 250 and compulsory asanas are five. So the player has to choose two asanas for traditional events and other events five asanas,&rdquo; Narang said while in conversation with WION&rsquo;s Aditya Pimpale.<o:p></o:p>
Further, he also opened up on how technology is playing a pivotal role in Yogasana when it comes to technical aspects. <o:p></o:p>
"We have a dedicated software for marking and in the code of points we have the judging points, then micro marking systems. So every player has to perform the asana as per the specifications provided in the code of points. So we give marks for any deviation from the asana postures, its mounting asana, or dismounting of asana.<o:p></o:p>
"Then we have some penalties for the wrong performance of asana. Then we have a sequence of asanas. So they have to perform in sequence. So we have penalties. So this marking is done in this way."<o:p></o:p>
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<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; tab-stops: 125.55pt;">How does the international marking system work?<o:p></o:p></h2>
We have only one marking system as per the code of points specified by the World Yogasana, our parent body for all the world events. That is being followed in Asia and that is being followed in nationals of India also. So that is clear that we have a very traditional system as well. <o:p></o:p>
<h2 class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify; tab-stops: 125.55pt;">Will the same marking system be used in the Olympics, if Yogasana becomes a global sport?<o:p></o:p></h2>
We started this marking system five years ago when the first time code of points was made. We have made a lot of improvements in that in the last five years and the present system we have evolved is for the Olympics, for the Asian Games, the coming Asian Games and step two Olympics. This code of points and the marking system has been duly approved by the sports authority of India and for the present we have made it to go for the Olympics also. So let's hope for the best.<o:p></o:p>

Sports: WION exclusively caught up with Umesh Narang, Treasurer Asian Yogasana and Jury as he opened up on technical aspects of the sport at the international level.

India has quickly become the hub of international yoga athletes as the second Asian Yogasana Sport Championship organised by Yogasana Bharat in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and Sports Authority of India (SAI), kick started in New Delhi on Friday (April 25). The event, highlighting India’s legacy on the global stage has seen several athletes rise to prominence as the nation continues to endorse Yogasana as an Olympic sport. While Yogasana refers to subtle processes of manipulating energy in a certain direction and needing to be done with a certain level of awareness, India has pioneered it for centuries. Often playing a key role in the promotion of Yogasana as a sport, today it has reached different corners of the world with tremendous heights. WION exclusively caught up with Umesh Narang, Treasurer Asian Yogasana and Jury as he opened up on technical aspects of the sport at the international level. How do technical aspects and marking systems in Yogasana as a sport work? “We have a specific code of points for all the events of Yogasana. We have specified the Yogasana according to different positions. We have compulsory asanas and optional asanas. Optional asanas are 250 and compulsory asanas are five. So the player has to choose two asanas for traditional events and other events five asanas,” Narang said while in conversation with WION’s Aditya Pimpale. Further, he also opened up on how technology is playing a pivotal role in Yogasana when it comes to technical aspects. "We have a dedicated software for marking and in the code of points we have the judging points, then micro marking systems. So every player has to perform the asana as per the specifications provided in the code of points. So we give marks for any deviation from the asana postures, its mounting asana, or dismounting of asana. "Then we have some penalties for the wrong performance of asana. Then we have a sequence of asanas. So they have to perform in sequence. So we have penalties. So this marking is done in this way." ALSO READ | ‘Dhoni is carrying team on his shoulders, what are other 10 players doing,’ Raina’s rant on CSK’s slump in IPL 2025 How does the international marking system work? We have only one marking system as per the code of points specified by the World Yogasana, our parent body for all the world events. That is being followed in Asia and that is being followed in nationals of India also. So that is clear that we have a very traditional system as well. Will the same marking system be used in the Olympics, if Yogasana becomes a global sport? We started this marking system five years ago when the first time code of points was made. We have made a lot of improvements in that in the last five years and the present system we have evolved is for the Olympics, for the Asian Games, the coming Asian Games and step two Olympics. This code of points and the marking system has been duly approved by the sports authority of India and for the present we have made it to go for the Olympics also. So let's hope for the best.

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Asian Yogasana Sport Championship: Second edition officially kicks off as 20 nations take part

Exclusive: How India is helping pioneer Yogasana, know more about its marking system