CHANDIGARH, 18.03.26-Dated: 18 March 2026-The All India Civil Services (AICS) Yogasana Championship 2025–26, being organized by the Sports Department, Chandigarh Administration at the Table Tennis Hall, Sports Complex, Sector-23, Chandigarh, under the aegis of the Central Civil Services Cultural and Sports Board (CCSCSB), New Delhi, continued with great enthusiasm on its second day.

Participants from across the country showcased exceptional skill, discipline and grace in various Yogasana events. The highlight of the day was the outstanding performance of Dr. Mahender Singh, Joint Director Sports, Chandigarh Administration, who secured 1st position in Traditional Solo (Men, Above 50 Years) for the third consecutive time.
He previously won:
* 1st Position in AICS Yogasana Traditional Solo (Men, Above 50 Years) in 2024 at New Delhi
* 1st Position in 2025 at Chandigarh
And has now once again secured 1st Position in 2026 at Chandigarh, marking a remarkable hat-trick achievement and bringing pride to Chandigarh Administration.
Results of Events (17–18 March 2026):
* Artistic Solo (Men) – Age Category 40–50 Years (17 March 2026)
1- Mukesh Kumar Sharma (Haryana Secretariat) – 74.00 – First Position
2- Roshan Lal (Chandigarh Secretariat) – 72.50 – Second Position
3- Dayanand Bidwe (Maharashtra Secretariat) – 66.25 – Third Position
* Artistic Solo (Female) – Age Category Under 40 (17 March 2026)
1- Kalyani Vilas Chute (Gujarat RSB) – 91.50 – First Position
2- Tanu Saini (Haryana Secretariat) – 87.00 – Second Position
3- Selvarasi S (Pondicherry Secretariat) – 80.50 – Third Position
* Rhythmic Pair (Men) – Age Category Above 50 (17 March 2026)
1- Shiv Narain & Shyam Dev (Haryana Secretariat) – 58.63 – First Position
2- Kamal Singh & Rakesh Mohan Kothari (Delhi Secretariat) – 55.13 – Second Position
3- Ram Pratap Rajwade & Jugendra Prasad Sahu (Chhattisgarh Secretariat) – 51.50 – Third Position
* Traditional Solo (Men) – Age Category Above 50 Years (18 March 2026)
1- Dr. Mahender Singh (Chandigarh Secretariat) – 32.50- First Position
2- Puran Singh Rawat (Central Secretariat, Delhi) – 30.00- Second Position
3- Balaj (Haryana Secretariat) – 28.75- Third Position

The championship continues to witness spirited participation from approximately 350 players representing various State Secretariats and RSBs, promoting the values of fitness, mindfulness and competitive excellence through Yogasana.

The events will continue till 21 March 2026, with more categories and competitions lined up in the coming days.