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Time of India

TOI photojournalist, 192 others shine at state-level Yoga competition

Vijayawada: As many as 193 individuals emerged as winners in the State Level Yoga Competitions, held across 42 themes in 15 categories over three days from June 16 to June 18 in Vijayawada. Health minister Y Satya Kumar Yadav, rourism minister Kandula Durgesh, Ayush director K Dinesh Kumar, secondary health director Dr A Siri, and NTR district collector presented the prizes to the winners at the awards ceremony organised at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram in Vijayawada on Wednesday. The three-day state level yoga competitions featured categories such as the Surya Namaskar Challenge, Yoga Skit, Yoga Quiz, Yoga Essay, Yoga Short Film, Yoga Photography, Yoga Painting, Yoga Song, and Yoga Display. Speaking on the occasion, minister Yadav said that yoga is a rich cultural heritage of India. The govt, aiming to make yoga an integral part of people's lives and raise awareness about its benefits, is organising a month-long Yogandhra awareness initiative in the state. He noted that the govt organised the state level yoga competitions in a fair and transparent manner, with 38 out of the 193 winners coming from Alluri Sitaramaraju and Parvathipuram Manyam districts in the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Here's A List Of Cheapest Steel Suppliers (See The List) Steel Suppliers | search ads Search Now Undo Tourism minister Kandula Durgesh described the 193 winners as torchbearers with the potential to promote yoga among the people. He said the winners of the State Level Yoga Competition will perform yoga asanas alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the International Yoga Day celebrations, which will be held at RK Beach Road in Visakhapatnam on June 21. Times of India senior photojournalist G Mahesh won the first prize in the senior category of the State Level Yoga Photography competition. Minister Satya Kumar Yadav, Kandula Durgesh, and Lakshmisha presented the award to Mahesh during the awards ceremony.