Saudi Arabia to participate in 6th Asian Yogasana Championship in UAE

FUJAIRAH: Saudi Arabia is participating in the 6th Asian Yogasana Championship in Fujairah from Aug. 9 to 10.

The championship has been organized by the Asian Yogasana Sports Federation, and the UAE Sports for All Federation, under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al-Sharqi, crown prince of Fujairah.

The six-member Saudi team are led by coaches Khaled Al-Zahrani and Renad Khaled.

This participation marks a significant milestone in the development of competitive yoga in Saudi Arabia.

The nations participating include Syria, India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Palestine, Iraq, Pakistan, Indonesia, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Iran and the Philippines.

Mashael Akram, the first certified Saudi international judge, will be on the officiating panel for the championship. She previously served as a judge for the 2023 Everest Yoga Championship.

Additionally, Lana Nazer has been nominated for the Asian Outstanding Yoga Teacher Award, in recognition of her efforts in promoting wellness in the Kingdom for 10 years.

Nouf Al-Marwaai of Saudi Arabia has been president of the Asian Yogasana Sports Federation since November 2024.