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Manipur CM Envisions Yogasana as Global Sport
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 02 Oct 2026, 07:37 PM
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Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand has declared that yogasana could rise to become a major international sport, highlighting its potential for global recognition.
Manipur Chief Minister Khemchand announced that yogasana has the potential to evolve into a prominent international sport. The statement was made during a press conference in Imphal, where the CM emphasized the discipline’s growing popularity worldwide.
Yogasana, a form of yoga that focuses on physical postures, has seen a surge in participation across India and abroad. Its structured practice aligns well with the criteria used by international sporting bodies for recognition.
The CM pointed out that formalizing yogasana as a sport could boost Manipur’s visibility on the global stage, attract tourism, and create new opportunities for local athletes. He also mentioned plans to collaborate with national sports authorities to develop training programs and competitive events.
Moving forward, the state government intends to launch a pilot initiative to integrate yogasana into school curricula and to host regional tournaments, with the long‑term goal of securing recognition from bodies such as the International Olympic Committee.
Yogasana, a form of yoga that focuses on physical postures, has seen a surge in participation across India and abroad. Its structured practice aligns well with the criteria used by international sporting bodies for recognition.
The CM pointed out that formalizing yogasana as a sport could boost Manipur’s visibility on the global stage, attract tourism, and create new opportunities for local athletes. He also mentioned plans to collaborate with national sports authorities to develop training programs and competitive events.
Moving forward, the state government intends to launch a pilot initiative to integrate yogasana into school curricula and to host regional tournaments, with the long‑term goal of securing recognition from bodies such as the International Olympic Committee.