About Us Press Releases
  • Home ›   Press Releases

Special Yoga Session in Antananarivo

Posted on: January 18, 2025 | Back | Print

Embassy of India
Antananarivo
***

 Press Release

Special Yoga Session in Antananarivo

A special Yoga session was jointly organized by the Embassy of India and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of Madagascar in Antananarivo on 18 January 2025. It was graced by the Minister of Youth and Sports H.E. Mr. Abdulah Marson Moustapha and other dignitaries of the Government of Madagascar. The event was also attended by more than 200 local enthusiasts of Yoga.

2. In his address, the Minister of Youth and Sports H.E. Mr. Abdullah Marson Moustapha noted that the special Yoga session was the first such event for holistic wellness to be organized by his Ministry in 2025. He also conveyed the readiness of his Ministry to work closely with the Embassy for organizing similar events at other venues across Madagascar.

3. In his speech, Ambassador Bandaru Wilsonbabu expressed his gratitude to the Ministry of Youth and Sports for its support for promotion of Yoga in Madagascar. He also encouraged the people of Antananarivo to take advantage of the free classes of Yoga conducted daily at the Embassy.

4. The first ever joint organization of the special Yoga session by the Embassy and the Ministry of Youth and Sports is a reflection of the traditional bonds of friendship and  long-standing people-to-people linkages between India and Madagascar.  As a close neighbour and fellow developing country in the Indian Ocean region, India will continue to share its developmental experience and expertise with Madagascar, especially in the fields of youth, sports, tourism, capacity building etc.


Antananarivo

18 January 2025