KOLKATA - Having deftly transformed the ancient practice of yoga into a contemporary soft power tool, India is now pitching to develop yogasanas - defined yoga postures that require choreographed movements - as a competitive global sport.
It is a goal that will be nurtured by national and international championships featuring medals and broadcast-friendly packaging which, if all goes well, could even generate spin-off career opportunities for athletes and coaches.
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