{
  "id": 2069907,
  "title": "State-Level Yogasana Contest To Promote Wellness Among Gen Z In Indore",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/state-level-yogasana-contest-to-promote-wellness-among-gen-z-in-indore",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-20T03:46:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/state-level-yogasana-contest-to-promote-wellness-among-gen-z-in-indore"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Madhya Pradesh's Indore is set to host a state-level yoga contest aimed at promoting wellness among Gen Z, as stress, screen dependency, and emotional pressures increasingly affect young people. Organized by the Yoga Commission, Madhya Pradesh Government, and Lakshya Paryavaran and Water Solution Welfare Society, the Lakshya Manthan Yogasana Competition seeks to encourage emotional well-being and positive change through the practice of yoga.\n\nApproximately 1,000 entries are anticipated from across the state, with nearly 250 entries already received from districts surrounding Indore. The event, scheduled to take place over three stages, will commence with the first qualifying rounds on August 30 and September 6, followed by the final on September 12 at the Basketball Complex.\n\nThe competition is divided into two age groups: participants aged 8 to 14 and 14 to 20, with separate boys and girls categories. Additionally, participants above 20 will compete in two separate categories. School students will be required to pay a registration fee of Rs 100, while winners and runners-up will receive cash prizes and gifts.\n\nJudges with national-level qualifications and international experience will evaluate the participants based on accuracy, balance, flexibility, technique, and presentation. Dr. Hemant Sharma, a senior member of the organizing committee, emphasized the initiative's goal to bring positive changes among young people by fostering emotional regulation, discipline, and a healthier approach to stress.\n\nDr. Pramod Nandwal highlighted the competition's objective of providing emerging talent with a larger platform and elevating the recognition of yogasana at the national level.",
  "summary": "Indore (Madhya Pradesh): At a time when stress, screen dependence and emotional pressures are increasingly affecting young people, Indore is set to host the state-level Lakshya Manthan Yogasana Competition, with organisers promoting yoga as a tool for emotional well-being and positive change among Gen Z. Supported by the Yoga Commission, Madhya Pradesh Government, the competition is being…",
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}