Age Is Just A Number! TN Governor Rocks Yoga Day With 51 Push-Ups, Video Goes Viral
Governor Ravi, along with over 10,000 students participated in the 11th #InternationalDayofYoga at the Velammal IB School Ground, Madurai, demonstrating key yoga practices and sharing deeper insights with them. Ten years ago, Yoga, India's profound gift to humanity, codified by… pic.twitter.com/20YfF8bXfg — RAJ BHAVAN, TAMIL NADU (@rajbhavan_tn) June 21, 2025
Joining more than 10,000 students in the Velammal Educational Institution, Governor Ravi, wearing a vest and tracksuit instead of a suit, displayed energy beyond his years. Using his Indian Police Service (IPS) background to call upon his physical training, he performed every yoga position with perfection and grace.
#WATCH | Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi did 51 push-ups at a grand Yoga event organised by Velammal Educational Trust in Madurai, on #InternationalDayofYoga2025. The 73-year-old Governor shared tips on maintaining the correct posture during push-ups.
(Video: Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan) pic.twitter.com/d4kovH4tSc — ANI (@ANI) June 21, 2025
The pick of the day came after the key yoga session when the Governor easily performed 51 push-ups to thunderous applause and cheers from the audience mesmerised by the performance. Onlookers were left expressing skepticism that the septuagenarian was actually above 70 or simply a much younger person in disguise.
Governor R.N. Ravi's stellar performance was a grand testimony to the lasting advantages of a daily dose of yoga, upholding the dictum that "age is just a number." His vibrant involvement left indelible marks on the thousands assembled there, challenging many to adopt a healthier life style.
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