Yoga has been included as a demonstration sport at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan. The decision was made at the 44th General Assembly of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), where India’s Randhir Singh was elected as the OCA president. Singh emphasized the rejuvenating benefits of yoga and its potential to become a medal event in the 2030 Asian Games.
Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh has been elected as the first Indian president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). He was unanimously elected during the 44th General Assembly and will serve from 2024 to 2028. Singh, a former Olympic shooter, has a rich family history in sports and has held prominent positions in international sports organizations.
Veteran sports administrator Randhir Singh has made history as the first Indian to be elected as president of the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA). His election was unanimous, and he will serve a four-year term from 2024 to 2028. Singh, a five-time Olympic shooter, has a long and distinguished career in sports administration, both in India and Asia.
