Patanjali National Wrestling and Kabaddi Championship (Men and Women) held in Haridwar as a part of Foundation Day Celebration

• Yoga and Ayurveda campaign will definitely lead India to world Power: Nitin Gadkari
• Yoga curriculum will soon be implemented in Haryana: Manohar Lal Khattar
• Indigenous games will be promoted by the sports championship of Patanjali: Sushil Kumar

New Delhi, 06^th January, 2015: Patanjali Yogpeeth, World';s largest Yoga and Ayurvedic center celebrates its 20th Foundation Day of serving society. On this prestigious day, Patanjali Yogpeeth also organized National Wrestling and Kabaddi Championship (Men and Women) in Haridwar to give importance to National Sports.  Players from all over the world and the winners of Common Wealth Games and Asian Games enthusiastically participated in this Wrestling Championship.

Padam Shree Satpal Pehalwan, World & Olympic Champion Sushil Kumar and several other Common Wealth, Asiad and National Champions also participated in huge numbers. Hon';ble Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari was the Chief Guest during this prestigious event.  Hon';ble Chief Minister of Haryana Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (Independent) Sarbananda Sonowal and other eminent guests also graced the occasion with their presence.

On this occasion, Swami Ramdev, founder of Patanjali Yogpeeth said, “We are celebrating 20 years of success of Patanjali Yogpeeth. This marks our endeavor of serving the society, our culture and humanity.  At the same time, it is productive to highlight the importance of our National Games which makes our country proud.”

Acharya Balkrishna, co-founder of Patanjali Yogpeeth said, “It is a matter of great pride that we assembled here to celebrate 20 years of World';s largest Yoga and Ayurvedic center - Patanjali Yogpeeth. I am grateful to all those who trusted and supported us to reach so far in serving humanity. This is the success all those people who trusted us and got relief at Patanjali. We shall continue to do our job to the best of our ability and benefit more people in making this World a healthy place to live."

He further added, "I would also like to congratulate all the winners and participants of National Wrestling and Kabaddi Championship and wish them the very best in their lives.”