In the 23rd International Yoga championship held in Puducherry, students of Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya have brought laurels to the state by winning nine medals, including two gold mdals. The festival being hosted by the government of Puducherry and the department of tourism of the Union Territory was attended by scholars and yoga enthusiasts from many countries.
Speaking to The Pioneer, the yoga coach of DSVV Sunil Yadav and Jyoti Malwi said, “The contest being among different age groups, 17 students from the Dev Sanskriti Vishwavidyalaya participated and in the age group of 21- 35 category, Dilrajpreet Kaur won gold medal. In 26 - 35 age category, Garima Jaiswal and Neelam Raturi won gold medals. The university team won three gold, two silver and two consolation prizes.”
Sharing her experiences, winner Dilrajpreet Kaur said, “It was an amazing experience to compete with the 100 plus yoga practitioners at the festival. My university helped me a lot in gaining expertise and the needed skills.”
She added that balanced diet, regular practice and meditation are the keys to success in yoga.
Notably more than 100 yoga practitioners from five countries, including India, China and Thailand, participated in the yoga festival.