Kangra: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the spirit of women’s empowerment and wellness was celebrated through yoga in Kangra town. Daughters and women from different areas showcased their talent at the Asmita Women’s Yogasana League 2025–26, organized by the Yogasana Sports Association Kangra.
Participants impressed the audience with their flexibility, balance and dedication to yoga. Talented girls from Kangra including Avtinka, Jyoti Thakur, Alka, Namya Sharma, Abhi, Aakriti, Harshita, Priya and Aarushi Sharma delivered outstanding performances and secured top positions in the championship.
The participants who secured first and second positions will now represent the region in the North Zone competition, where they will get an opportunity to showcase their talent at a higher level.
The event was held at Swar Sagar Sangeet Academy in Jayanti Vihar, Kangra. Renuka Sharma, President of the Kangra Municipal Council, attended the program as the chief guest. A notable aspect of the event was that the judging panel also consisted of women, with Dr. Mamta Gaura and Indira serving as judges.
Addressing the gathering, Renuka Sharma appreciated the dedication and talent of the participants. She said that yoga is a powerful way to achieve a healthy and disease-free life and the daughters participating in such competitions are promoting this message in society. She expressed confidence that these talented girls will continue to bring pride to the state and the country in the future.
She further stated that competitions like these play a vital role in promoting women empowerment and building confidence among young girls. According to her, talented participants will also get opportunities to compete at national levels in the future.
The competition allowed participation from girls as young as 12 years to women up to 55 years of age, reflecting a wide range of enthusiasm for yoga among women. Participants included students from various schools of Kangra district as well as girls from Viveka Foundation, Mansimbal Palampur, along with women from distant areas.
Outstanding performers were honored with mementos for their achievements.
On this occasion, Ramtirth Sharma, President of the District Kangra Yogasana Sports Association, praised the dedication of the participants and emphasized the importance of such platforms for young talents. He said the main objective of organizing the event is to encourage women and girls to adopt yoga and carry forward India’s rich yogic tradition.
He also highlighted that yoga has now been recognized as a sport, and in the future skilled yoga players may also receive benefits such as three percent reservation in government jobs.