Yogasana to be promoted as a competitive sport

The Centre has decided to promote Yogasana as a competitive sport.  National Yoga Sports Federation (NYSF) recognized as a National Sports Federation for promotion & development of Yogasana. Presently Ministry of AYUSH and Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports are closely working together to establish yogasana as a competitive sport globally. 
Addressing media in New Delhi, Minister of Ayush Shripad Yesso Naik said that yoga is a cultural heritage of India and way of healthy living. He said, Yogasana is an integral and important component of yoga which is psychophysical in nature and popular across the globe for its efficacy in fitness and wellness. He said, the reason behind making yogasana as a competitive sport is to encourage the practice of yoga and help improve the physical and mental wellbeing of the people. He said, this competition promotes yoga as a sport will enhance interest in yoga among the people around the globe. 
Speaking on the occasion, Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju lauded the role of Ministry of Ayush for creating a perfect platform to launch Yogasana as a competitive sport. He said, the aim and objective of any sport is to be included in Olympics but this is a beginning of a long journey. He said, we will have to make it very proper, authentic and well accepted form of sport.