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India's 2030 Commonwealth Games are set to feature 16-17 sports, with a final list by mid-2027. Organizers aim to include disciplines like cricket and hockey, dropped in previous editions, reflecting their popularity. yogasana is also being proposed as a medal event, promising a vibrant program for India and its 74 territories.

India’s first-ever Senior National yogasana Championship will be held on March 30 and 31 in Ahmedabad this year. It will be organised by the National yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF) and hosted by the Gujarat State yogasana Association (GYSA), in association with the Government of Gujarat.

India is set to host the first-ever yogasana world championship in June next year. The National yogasana Sports Federation (recognised by the Sports Ministry) is working towards building a strong culture of fitness, competition, well-being, and growth through practice and development of yogasana.

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.

India achieved a historic victory at the 2nd Asian yogasana Sport Championship in New Delhi, securing a remarkable 83 gold medals. The event, featuring participants from over 21 countries, highlighted yogasana's growing popularity as a competitive sport. Japan, Mongolia, Oman, and Nepal followed in the medal standings.

The Sports Ministry on Thursday formally recognised yogasana as a competitive sport, which will enable the ancient practice to avail government funding.

Over 500 competitors will take part in the first Physical National yogasana Championships to be held here from November 11 to 13. The event will be organised by the National yogasana Sports Federation (NYSF) in association with the Odisha government.

The 6th Asian yogasana Championship, underway in Fujairah, UAE, hosts 160 athletes from 16 countries, celebrating unity through yoga sport. Organised under AYSF, the event builds on key milestones including leadership transitions, international training camps, and the relocation of AYSF’s headquarters to the UAE. It also honours global contributions to yoga through prestigious awards recognising excellence, innovation, and impact.

In 2026, Patna came alive with the electrifying Fit India Carnival, hosted by SAI to promote a culture of fitness and enthusiasm for sports. Athletes dazzled spectators with thrilling displays in taekwondo, wushu, and yoga, while local sports associations transformed the streets into bustling arenas of activity.

The mangaluru ramakrishna mutt is hosting a yoga camp from February 6-7. Yogarathna Gopalakrishna will be the guide, and participants will learn about asanas, pranayama, mudras, and meditation. The camp will be held from 5:45pm to 7:00pm at the ashram, and participants can register by visiting the ashram office on 2414412.

The Delhi High Court Tuesday said the representation of the Yoga Federation of India (YFI) challenging recognition of the National yogasana Sport Federation (NYSF) for promotion of yogasana in the country was rejected in a mechanical manner and asked the Centre to examine it afresh within two weeks.

Maharashtra topped the medal tally at the first-ever yogasana Senior National Championships held in the city on March 30- 31.Maharashtra were crowned the overall champions with 16 medals, including seven gold, five silver, and four bronze.

Yoga's inclusion in the Asian Games progresses with the establishment of National yogasana Sport Federation of India. The United Nations acknowledged 'International Yoga Day' on June 21, thanks to PM Modi's efforts.

Riding on a brilliant century by Monilsinh Vadher, Sport Promoter Charitable Trust (SPCT) U-14 trounced Gandhinagar Sport Academy (GSA) U-14 in their match at the SPCT U-14 Cricket Tournament here on Wednesday. Batting first, SPCT amassed a huge total of 389 for nine.