All India Inter-University Women’s Yogasana Championship Inaugurated at S-VYASA Deemed to be University, Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The All India Inter-University Yogasana Championships (Women) 2025–26 was inaugurated on January 5,2026 at the S-VYASA, Sattva Global City Campus, Rajarajeshwari Nagar, Bengaluru, marking the commencement of a prestigious national-level sporting event organized under the aegis of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU).
The Championship was formally inaugurated by Chief Guest, Dr. C. N. Manjunath, Member of Parliament, Bengaluru Rural Constituency The event was presided over by Dr. H. R. Nagendra, President of S-VYASA , The event was also honoured by distinguished guests Sri M. D. Lakshminarayana, former Member of the Karnataka Legislative Council, and Ms. Garima Jain, Under Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.
Adding further eminence to the occasion were the Guests of Honour—Dr. K. Dipla, AIU Observer, Hyderabad, and Acharya Ram Chandra Bhat, Former Vice-Chancellor, S-VYASA (Deemed-to-be) University, Pro-VC -Dr Shiv Shankar Sai, S-VYASA university, Dr Sony Kumari, Registrar -S-VYASA university
The championship, which is currently underway, has drawn participation from over 230 universities across the country, with more than 2,500 women athletes, supported by coaches, team managers, and technical officials. Competitions are being conducted in Traditional Yogasana (Team and Individual) as well as Artistic and Rhythmic Yogasana, across multiple stages at the campus.
The University also witnessed a landmark event of the inauguration of Robotics Lab at S-VYASA – Newton School of Technology, marking a key step towards strengthening future-ready technology education. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Siddharth Maheshwari, Founder of Newton School, stated that the lab will foster innovation, industry-aligned learning, and holistic development while contributing to India’s growing deep-tech talent ecosystem.
The Sattva Global City Campus has been transformed into a vibrant sporting arena with world-class infrastructure, athlete accommodation, medical facilities, and robust logistical arrangements. The event is being conducted strictly in accordance with AIU regulations, with experienced judges from different states ensuring fairness, transparency, and technical excellence. The championship will continue till January 9,2026.
