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Team USA Heads to India for Yogasana Championship
2 Jun
Summary
- An 11-member Team USA delegation is set for an international Yogasana championship.
- Athletes range from 10 to 55 years old, competing in youth and senior categories.
- The championship aims to elevate Yogasana as a recognized global competitive sport.
The United States Yogasana Sports Federation, in partnership with the United States Yoga Association and World Yogasana, has announced its official 11-member delegation for an upcoming international championship in India. Led by Balwinder Singh, president of Yoga Association USA and USYSF, the team was selected after trials in Connecticut.
Competitors, aged 10 to 55, will participate in youth and senior categories across seven Yogasana divisions. These divisions will assess strength, flexibility, balance, endurance, and precision under standardized global judging criteria. The championship's goal is to advance Yogasana as a competitive sport and foster international unity and cultural exchange.
Members of the US contingent recently met with Vishal Harsh, Deputy Consul General of India in New York, who extended wishes for their success. Priti Dhariwal, a delegate and certified yoga instructor, emphasized yoga's benefits beyond physical exercise, highlighting its role in promoting inner peace and happiness, particularly for senior citizens.
