CISCE organises National Pre-Yoga Olympiad in Kolkata; gears up for NCERT National Yoga Olympiad
CISCE conducted Regional Yoga Olympiad from April 1 to May 10, 2023, in 13 regions across India and UAE. Out of 2,200 participants from the affiliated schools, 208 students were selected to represent their region at CISCE’s National Pre-Yoga Olympiad.
The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) is delighted to announce the National Pre-Yoga Olympiad, taking place from May 22 to May 24, 2023, at Kolkata's prestigious South City International School. It offers a platform for students to showcase their yoga skills and represent CISCE in the NCERT Yoga Olympiad.
CISCE conducted Regional Yoga Olympiad from April 1 to May 10, 2023, in 13 regions across India and UAE. Out of 2,200 participants from the affiliated schools, 208 students were selected to represent their region at CISCE’s National Pre-Yoga Olympiad. The finalists were divided into different groups based on their gender and grade level. From each region, four girls from classes VI to VIII formed Group 1A, and four boys from the same classes constituted Group 1B. At the same time, Group 2A consisted of four girls from classes IX and X, and Group 2B included four boys from classes IX and X.
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During the three-day event, the selected 208 participants will be assessed by a panel of three judges from leading educational institutions, schools, and yoga institutes across the country. The judges will assess students on various postures, including standing, sitting, prone, and supine positions. After a comprehensive evaluation of their skills and techniques, 16 students will be selected. The winners, accompanied by one female coach and one male coach, will represent CISCE in the NCERT Yoga Olympiad, to be held in Bhopal from 18th to June 20, 2023. They will compete against talented individuals from different regions, showcasing their abilities at the national level.
The esteemed Chairman of CISCE, Dr G Immanuel, will inaugurate the event, highlighting CISCE's commitment to promoting physical well-being and holistic education among students. In a statement, he said, "Yoga is not only a physical exercise but a means to foster mental and spiritual well-being. We are honoured to witness the talent and dedication of young yogis who have shown exceptional commitment to this ancient practice. Our Pre-Olympiad on regional and national levels serves as a platform to inspire and motivate the participants to reach new heights in their yoga practices.”
On the final day of the National Pre-Yoga Olympiad, May 24, 2023, Gerry Arathoon, Chief Executive & Secretary of CISCE, will preside over the prize distribution ceremony. Speaking on the occasion, he said, “Students from affiliated schools across 13 regions in India as well as UAE are participating in our Yoga Olympiad events. We selected 16 students from each region in the Regional Yoga Olympiad. Our National Pre-Yoga Olympiad will not only showcases the physical prowess of these young athletes but also highlight the values of discipline, focus, and inner harmony that yoga instils. I extend my heartfelt congratulations to all the students who have been selected in the regional olympiads and wish them the best of luck in their upcoming competitions.”
ICSE time table 2026 is expected to release in November 2025. The ICSE 10th time table 2026 will be out on the official website- cisce.org.
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The ISC time table 2026 will likely be released in November 2025. The Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) will announce the ISC 12th time table on their official website, cisce.org. The ISC date sheet 2026 includes all subjects' exam dates and timings. The examinations will likely be held between February 12 and April 3, 2026.
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The official website for downloading the ICSE 2025 time table is cisce.org. ICSE time table 2025 was released on Nov 25, 2024 and the examinations will be held from February 18 to March 27, 2025. Students can download the time table in PDF format and take a print out for future reference. It is advised to keep checking this page regularly for any updates regarding the time table and other exam-related information.
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