For centuries, yoga has been revered as an ancient spiritual and physical discipline to harmonise the body, mind, and soul. But now yoga is a recognised competitive sport . Recently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced plans to formalise yoga as a competitive sport. The initiative, led by the UAE yoga committee under the ministry of sports, marks a significant milestone, not only for the region but also for the global yoga community.

The UAE will become the first Gulf nation to give yoga full sporting recognition and develop a national framework for its promotion and regulation. According to reports, the UAE yoga committee is already working on a roadmap to host major international events, including the Asian Yogasana Championship in Fujairah. The committee’s agenda includes drafti

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