PT Usha pitches for yoga’s inclusion in Asian Games
5 months, 3 weeks ago

PT Usha pitches for yoga’s inclusion in Asian Games

The Hindu  

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha on Wednesday pitched for the inclusion of yoga in the Asian Games programme as the country seeks to raise the popularity of the exercise form. In a letter to Olympic Council of Asia President Raja Randhir Singh, the legendary athlete urged the continent’s sports community to include yoga in the Asian Games programme. “I am confident that as the spiritual home of yoga and as Vishwaguru, India can campaign for the inclusion of the sport in the Asian Games and eventually the Olympic Games as well,” she said. The IOA president added that union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya was very encouraging and appreciative of the idea to make a case for yoga in the Asian Games.

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Randhir Singh confident of yoga becoming an Asian sport, backs India hosting Asian Games
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Randhir Singh confident of yoga becoming an Asian sport, backs India hosting Asian Games

The Hindu  

Having been a member of the Olympic Council of Asia since 1991, Raja Randhir Singh will finally assume charge as its president at its 44th General Assembly on Sunday. And the veteran sports administrator is confident of Yoga passing the final approval to become a recognised sport at the Asian Games on the occasion. Now, Yoga has already been approved …

Yoga set to be included in Asian Games as competitive sport following OCA's approval; PT Usha 'delighted'
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Yoga set to be included in Asian Games as competitive sport following OCA's approval; PT Usha 'delighted'

Firstpost  

IOA president PT Usha on Monday said that Olympic Council of Asia has decided to include yoga in Asian Games. In what comes as a pathbreaking development in sport, yoga is set to be included in the Asian Games programme following continued efforts from the Indian Olympic Association. On 26 June, IOA president PT Usha had written to Randhir Singh, …

Indian Olympic Association advocates for yoga's inclusion at Asian Games
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Indian Olympic Association advocates for yoga's inclusion at Asian Games

Firstpost  

IOA president PT Usha has suggested yoga be included as a sport at the Asian Games. AP Indian Olympic Association chief PT Usha has asked for yoga’s inclusion at the Asian Games in the future. “People across nations have embraced Yoga and drawn benefits.” “I am confident that as the spiritual home of Yoga and as Vishwaguru, India can campaign …

India looks to pitch yoga for inclusion in 2036 Olympics – report
6 months ago

India looks to pitch yoga for inclusion in 2036 Olympics – report

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Yoga is among six sports …

P. T. Usha: ‘We have a chance to record our best performance in Asian Games’
1 year, 3 months ago

P. T. Usha: ‘We have a chance to record our best performance in Asian Games’

The Hindu  

She remains India’s most outstanding performer at the Asian Games. The way Neeraj Chopra won the gold in the World Championships at Budapest, where the men’s 4x400m team also reached the final and finished fifth, augurs well for Hangzhou… Absolutely. Kishore Jena could also do well for us in the event READ | Asian Games 2023: How has India historically …

Why Usha should stand by players, not pull them down
1 year, 7 months ago

Why Usha should stand by players, not pull them down

Hindustan Times  

PT Usha is one of India’s greatest athletes, but on Thursday, her legendary status mattered little. Instead of her medals, the conversation shifted to her words -- words that were seemingly spoken without empathy; that reduced India’s wrestlers’ protest to one that is “not good for sports”; that compared these wrestlers to a group with “no discipline”. The wrestlers have …

Latest LIVE: PT Usha elected as President of Indian Olympic Association
2 years ago

Latest LIVE: PT Usha elected as President of Indian Olympic Association

Business Standard  

PT Usha has been elected to become the president of Indian Olympic Association, Kiren Rijiju has said. P T Usha on being elected as the President of Indian Olympic Association. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said Gujarat and the country need to be "alert" about Congress and like-minded parties, which remain silent on "big terrorist attacks" to not offend their …

National Games 2022: Mallakhamba, Yogasana to Debut in Gujarat
2 years, 5 months ago

National Games 2022: Mallakhamba, Yogasana to Debut in Gujarat

News 18  

The Indian Olympic Association announced on Wednesday that the National Games Gujarat 2022, will see a total of 36 sports and participation from all 28 States and eight Union Territories as it seeks to promote the theme, ‘Sports for Unity’. With the country’s push towards promoting indigenous sports as seen in the recently concluded Khelo India Youth Games, Mallakhamba and …

Yogasana Included in Khelo India Youth Games 2021: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju
3 years, 8 months ago

Yogasana Included in Khelo India Youth Games 2021: Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju

News 18  

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday said the government has included Yogasana in Khelo India Youth Games 2021 in a bid to develop it as a competitive sport. Rijiju said in a written reply in the Lok Sabha that the government has also given recognition to National Yogasana Sports Federation for promotion and development of Yogasana in the country. “Yogasana …

Should yoga be a competitive sport? We ask yoga trainers
4 years ago

Should yoga be a competitive sport? We ask yoga trainers

Live Mint  

On Thursday, the government of India officially recognized yoga as a sport and announced that it will be laying framework for national and international championships. “Yoga has already been popular enough so the next step was to recognize it as a competitive sport," said Kiren Rijiju, minister of state for youth affairs and sports. Although there have been yoga tournaments …

Sports Ministry recognises yogasana as competitive sport
4 years ago

Sports Ministry recognises yogasana as competitive sport

Hindustan Times  

The Sports Ministry on Thursday formally recognised yogasana as a competitive sport, which will enable the ancient practice to avail government funding. Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and Minister of AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik formally promoted yogasana as a competitive sport during an event here. “Till now it wasn’t recognised but now that it has come under us, the Sports Ministry …

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