India pushes for yogasana inclusion in Olympics ahead of 2036 Games bid
The Indian government announced plans to include yogasana in the Olympics while promoting a recent world championship held in Ahmedabad.
Government announces Olympic push
Earlier this year, officials stated they will seek to add yogasana to the Olympic program. This announcement coincided with preparations for India's bid to host the 2036 Games.
Championship details in Ahmedabad
The inaugural World Yogasana Championship took place in June at a stadium in Ahmedabad. A total of 79 countries sent competitors to the five-day event attended by 2,000 spectators.
Competitors and broadcast reach
Five hundred and twenty-two yogis participated in the competition which was broadcast live on national television. The event featured 269 pages of documentation regarding the rules and judging criteria.
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