New Delhi, May 26 -- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said that with India preparing to host the Olympics 2036, the central government will make every effort possible to establish Yogasana as an Olympic sport for the first time ever.

Mandaviya said this in the national capital on the sidelines of the launch of the 1st World Yogasana Championship from June 4 to 8, marking the first time that the global event is being organised. More than 500 participants from 75 countries are expected to take part across 12 events during the championship. Ahmedabad will be hosting the competition.

As per a press release from the Union Sports Ministry, Mandaviya, keeping in mind India's bid to host the 2036 Olympics, said, "As the country where yog...