Delhi's Grand Yoga Day: Reviving a Global Sport
Delhi's BJP government, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, plans a major event for International Yoga Day to promote Yogasana as a competitive sport. Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat praises India's cultural heritage at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship, highlighting India's prominence in the field.
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The BJP government in Delhi, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has announced plans for a "grand event" to commemorate International Yoga Day on June 21. This marks a shift from the previous Aam Aadmi Party government, which organized no such event in the capital.
Yoga's origins in India underscore its global significance as a source of health and peace, Gupta stated at the 2nd Asian Yogasana Sport Championship held at the Indira Gandhi Stadium. The upcoming event aims to popularize yogasana as a competitive sport, promoting global health and wellness.
Union Culture Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized the re-emergence of India's rich cultural identity, indicating that more international yogasana competitions are on the horizon, further rooting the sport in India's deep cultural traditions.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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