Archive · 7 Jan 2026
All India Inter-University Women's Yogasana Championship Begins
The All India Inter-University Yogasana Championships for women started in Bengaluru.
This big event has over 2,500 women athletes from more than 230 universities all over India.
Important people like ministers and university leaders were there to start the event.
They talked about how yoga is good for the body and mind and how it is part of India's culture.
The athletes will compete in different types of yoga like traditional and artistic yogasana.
The event will go on until January 9, 2026, and there will be a big ceremony at the end to give out awards.
The place where the event is happening has been made very nice with good facilities for the athletes.
The All India Inter-University Yogasana Championships (Women) 2025–26 began at S-VYASA University in Bengaluru.
Over 2,500 women athletes from 230 universities are participating in the event.
The championship was inaugurated by Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, Minister for Higher Education, and other dignitaries.
Competitions are being held in Traditional Yogasana (Team and Individual) and Artistic and Rhythmic Yogasana.
The event will continue until January 9, 2026, culminating in a valedictory ceremony and awards presentation.
- Who
- Over 2,500 women athletes from 230 universities across India
- What
- All India Inter-University Yogasana Championships (Women) 2025–26
- When
- January 2025 to January 9, 2026
- Where
- S-VYASA Deemed-to-be University, Sattva Global City Campus, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru
- Why
- To promote yoga as a discipline integrating physical fitness, mental focus, and India’s cultural heritage, and to empower women through competitive sports
- Event Name
- All India Inter-University Yogasana Championships (Women) 2025–26
- Location
- S-VYASA Deemed-to-be University, Sattva Global City Campus, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru
- Organizer
- Association of Indian Universities (AIU)
- Inauguration Date
- January 2025 (exact date not specified)
- Participants
- Over 2,500 women athletes from 230 universities
- Event Duration
- Until January 9, 2026
- Categories
- Traditional Yogasana (Team and Individual), Artistic and Rhythmic Yogasana
- Key Dignitaries
- Dr. Sharan Prakash Patil, Dr. H R Nagendra, Dr. N K Manjunath, Dr. C. N. Manjunath, Munirathna, MD Lakshminarayana