Ancient Indian Sport Yogasana to Debut as Demonstration Event at 2026 Asian Games

India's traditional sport, yogasana, will feature as a demonstration event at the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. The decision was made during the 44th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia. Randhir Singh, newly elected OCA president, emphasized the need for yogasana to make a significant impact to be considered a medal event in 2030.

India's traditional sport, yogasana, will be showcased as a demonstration event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. This inclusion was confirmed during the 44th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia.

Randhir Singh, recently elected unopposed as the OCA president, emphasized the significance of this development, stating, 'Yoga will be a demonstration sport in Nagoya as the calendar for the 2026 Asian Games has already been made and approved.'

Promoted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, yogasana boasts minimal injury risks while rejuvenating the body. Singh highlighted the necessity for yogasana to make a notable impact in Nagoya, aiming for its inclusion as a medal event in the 2030 Asian Games.

(With inputs from agencies.)