Yoga is invaluable legacy of Indian culture, government committed to promoting it among all sections: Haryana CM
Chandigarh, June 18
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday met players who represented Haryana in the First World Yogasana Championship.
Congratulating the players on their achievement, the Chief Minister said that the Haryana Government is continuously working to promote yoga and yogasana and to provide better opportunities to players. He said that yoga is an invaluable legacy of Indian culture and that the State Government is committed to taking it to every section of society.
The Chief Minister also extended his best wishes to the players, encouraging them to continue their excellent performances and bring laurels to both the State and the nation in the future.
During the interaction, the players requested the Chief Minister to include Yogasana in Haryana's Sports Policy and to provide Yogasana players with facilities and benefits at par with athletes of other sporting disciplines, according to a release.
The 11 Haryana players who were part of the Indian contingent at the First World Yogasana Championship included, Abhishek Sharma, Arjun, Sumit, Vikas Lathar, Hari Shankar, Birendra Kumar Yadav, Manisha, Madhu Verma, Devi, Srishti and Devanshi.
Chairman Haryana Yog Aayog (Haryana Yoga Commission) Jaideep Arya and General Secretary, Haryana Yogasana Sports Association, Yudhveer were also present.
The players apprised the Chief Minister of their performance in the World Championship and expressed confidence that, with the support and encouragement of the State Government, they would continue to bring glory to Haryana and India at the international level.
Describing the meeting as positive, Arya said that the Commission is continuously working to take yoga and yogasana to the masses.
He stated that the achievement of these players is a matter of pride for the State and will inspire young people to adopt yoga. He further said that Haryana's athletes are consistently delivering outstanding performances at both national and international levels.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Finally, our government is waking up to the potential of yoga. It's not just about twisting your body—it's about mental discipline too. The chief minister meeting the players personally is a nice gesture. I just hope they don't make it a political tool like everything else. Cheers to the athletes! 🌸
We talk about yoga being our culture but then our own people mock those who practice it daily. This is a step in the right direction to normalize yoga as a sport. Just one thing—rather than just meeting players, ensure they get proper training facilities and monthly allowances. Actions speak louder than photo ops.
I'm a yoga practitioner from Delhi. Haryana's yogasan players have done us proud. But honestly, the government should also promote yoga in village schools—be it government or private. Yoga can keep our youth away from drugs and bad habits. Better late than never, but let's hope implementation is faster than the usual government speed. 😊
The World Yogasana Championship is a proud moment for India. But I find it ironic that the same government which talks about yoga's spiritual value reduces it to just a competitive sport. Yoga's essence is union of mind and body, not winning medals. Still, good for the players—they deserve support. Just wish there was more focus on the soul of yoga too.
It's wonderful that Haryana is taking the lead in formalizing yogasana as a sport. Our state has always produced top athletes in wrestling and boxing, so it's good to see a new
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