Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Sports Ministry Opens New Yogasana Federation Application Process
The Sports Ministry wants to choose a new national organization to manage competitive Yogasana in India.
It started this process after the Delhi High Court cancelled Yogasana Bharat’s earlier recognition.
Organizations that want the role must apply by September 17, 2026.
They must answer 30 questions and provide supporting documents.
The questions ask about their leaders, members, international connections, and recent work.
The organization selected must follow rules under the National Sports Governance Act.
The Yoga Federation of India is one possible applicant.
India is also promoting Yogasana for international sporting events, including a planned demonstration at the Asian Games in Japan.
The Sports Ministry has invited applications to become the National Sports Federation for Yogasana.
The process follows a Delhi High Court ruling that quashed Yogasana Bharat’s recognition.
Eligible bodies must submit applications and supporting documents by September 17, 2026, at 17:30 hours.
The application form seeks information on office-bearers, international affiliation, state and union territory bodies, and recent activities.
Applicants must comply with the National Sports Governance Act, including requirements for a 15-member executive committee.
- Who
- The Sports Ministry and eligible organizations seeking recognition as the National Sports Federation for Yogasana, including Yogasana Bharat and the Yoga Federation of India.
- What
- The Ministry has opened applications to select a new national Yogasana federation.
- When
- The process was announced on September 4, 2026; applications are due by September 17, 2026, at 17:30 hours. The High Court judgment cited by the Ministry was dated July 9, 2026.
- Where
- The process is being conducted by the Sports Ministry in New Delhi, following a Delhi High Court order.
- Why
- The Delhi High Court quashed Yogasana Bharat’s recognition and directed the Ministry to begin a fresh affiliation process.
- Application deadline
- September 17, 2026, at 17:30 hours
- Recognition sought
- National Sports Federation status for Yogasana
- Previous recognition
- Yogasana Bharat was recognized by the Ministry in 2020
- Application form
- The proforma contains 30 questions and requires supporting documents
- Governance requirement
- The National Sports Governance Act requires a 15-member Executive Committee, including at least four sportspersons of merit and four women
- Potential contender
- The Yoga Federation of India is identified as another contender
- International event
- Yogasana is scheduled to be a demonstration event at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan
