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News18
18 hours ago
- Health
- News18
70-Year-Old Tamil Nadu Governor Completes 51 Push-Ups At Yoga Day Event, Wows Crowd
Last Updated: The 73-year-old Governor also shared tips on maintaining the correct posture during push-ups during Yoga Day celebrations. As India celebrates 11th International Yoga Day, Tamil Nadu Governor Ravindra Narayana Ravi on Saturday was seen completing 51 push-ups at an event organised by Velammal Educational Trust in Madurai. The 73-year-old Governor also shared tips on maintaining the correct posture during push-ups during Yoga Day celebrations. Thousands of people gathered at the event were left stunned when the Governor showcased his fitness level and swiftly completed more than 50 push-ups at the Velammal Educational Institution in Madurai. Deliberately ditching the traditional formal attire, the Governor was seen wearing a tracksuit and vest, embracing the spirit of the day. Drawing on his Indian Police Service (IPS) training background, he executed each yoga asana with precision and poise. The 73-year-old governor participated along with 10,000 students and stood out as an example of fitness. The spectators were amazed wondering if the man in front of them was really over 70 years of age. RN Ravi's performance stands as a testament to the timeless benefits of regular yoga practice and serves as a living example to the phrase 'age is just a number." First Published: June 21, 2025, 14:28 IST
India.com
18 hours ago
- General
- India.com
Age Is Just A Number! TN Governor Rocks Yoga Day With 51 Push-Ups, Video Goes Viral
Tamil Nadu Governor Ravindra Narayana Ravi, 73, was the surprise showstopper on Saturday at International Yoga Day celebrations in Madurai, leaving thousands stunned with an energetic demonstration of yoga asanas and an impressive streak of 51 push-ups. 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… — 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) — 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.
India Today
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Video: Tamil Nadu Governor stuns crowd with 51 push-ups at Yoga Day event
The Governor of Tamil Nadu, Ravindra Narayana Ravi, left thousands in awe during International Yoga Day celebrations held on Saturday morning at the Velammal Educational Institution in alongside over 10,000 students, the 73-year-old Governor not only led by example during the yoga session but also delivered a jaw-dropping performance that blurred the lines between age and in a tracksuit and vest, eschewing the traditional formal attire, the Governor embraced the spirit of the day with energy that belied his age. Drawing on his Indian Police Service (IPS) training background, he executed each yoga asana with precision and The high point of the session came when he effortlessly completed 51 consecutive push-ups after the yoga session prompting the audience to cheer wildly. Many spectators were left in disbelief, with murmurs across the crowd wondering if the man in front of them was really over 70 or a 30-year-old in disguise. R N Ravi's performance stands as a testament to the timeless benefits of regular yoga practice and serves as a living example to the phrase "age is just a number." IN THIS STORY#Tamil Nadu
