District-level yoga competition held in Bajali ahead of International Yoga Day

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PATHSALA: In celebration of the upcoming 11th International Yoga Day, the Bajali district administration organized a district-level yoga competition on Saturday at Azad Bhavan in Pathsala. The event brought together yoga enthusiasts from across the district, highlighting the growing importance of yoga in promoting health and well-being.

The competition was formally inaugurated by Assistant Commissioner Asfaque Laskar, who commended the enthusiastic participation from people of all age groups. In his inaugural address, he spoke about the significance of yoga in maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle and encouraged everyone to incorporate yoga into their daily routines for improved physical and mental health.

Participants from different parts of the district took part in the competition, which was divided into four age-based categories: Category A (up to 10 years), Category B (10 to 18 years), Category C (18 to 35 years), and Category D (above 35 years). Participants arrived early in the morning with valid age-proof documents, and the event commenced at 9:00 am with a welcome speech by district officials.

The participants were judged by a panel comprising Khanin Roy, a yoga teacher; Smita Parashar, a physical instructor; and Kangkana Medhi, a Yoga Acharya. The judges evaluated the contestants based on posture, flexibility, and overall discipline in their performances.

The event was organized under the guidance of Dr. Jayanta Khataniyar, the District Coordinator of AYUSH, and Tutul Manab from the district administration. Both played vital roles in coordinating and supervising the smooth execution of the event.

Winners from each category will be felicitated during the official International Yoga Day celebrations, which are scheduled to be held on June 21 at the Deputy Commissioner’s office premises. The district administration expressed heartfelt gratitude to all participants, judges, organizers, and volunteers for their dedicated involvement and support in making the event a success.

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