General Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board

Department of Personnel and Training

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

Government of India

Phone: 011-24624204

Fax: 011-24646961

361, B-Wing, 3rd Floor

Lok Nayak Bhawan

New Delhi- 110003

No. 20/2/2024-25/CCSCSB

Dated: 28.01.2025

To

Joint Director Sports

Chandigarh Administration

Sports Complex, Sector-42

Chandigarh

Subject: All India Civil Services (AICS) Yogasana Championship 2024-25

The Central Civil Services Cultural & Sports Board (CCSCSB) in collaboration with Sports Department, UT of Chandigarh are organizing All India Civil Services Yogasana Championship 2024-25. The detail of the Championship are as under:

1. Further AICS Yogasana Tournament 2024-25 will be organized in the following four events:
2. Traditional Solo
3. Artistic Solo
4. Artistic Pair
5. Rhythmic Pair

The guidelines for organization of AICS Yogasana Tournament 2024-25 are attached at Annexure-I.

1. A copy of the updated rules for All India Civil Services Tournaments indicating eligibility criteria, composition of Team, Rules of games etc. has already been circulated to all concerned.

The same is available on the website at http://dopt.gov.in/about-us/wings-or-division-in-dopt/Welfare-divisions.
4. The States/UTs and Regional Sports Boards are requested to consider sending their team for the above AICS Yogasana Championship.
5. It may be ensured that the entries are submitted within prescribed time limits, Teams are requested to make their own arrangements for accommodation and transportation.
6. List of players along with photocopy of their Identity Card should be authenticated by the authorized officer under his signature & seal. All the participants shall carry individual Identity Card/Identity Slip/Age proof for verification of eligibility criteria by the Organizing Committee/Representatives of the Board at the venue of this Yogasana Championship.
7. Manager’s meeting is likely to held on the evening of a day before the date of commencement of the Championship.
8. Addresses, Telephone Numbers, E-mail Addresses may be indicated by the participating State/UTs/RSBs.
9. Every participating team may bring two Flags representing their State/UT/Regional Sport Board with them.
10. It should be ensured that every member of the team report at the venue and participates in the Championship as scheduled. Failure to do so shall be treated as an act of indiscipline. All the participants shall maintain strict discipline on and off the venue of the Championship. Any act of indiscipline/misbehavior/misconduct will attract the provision of CCS (Conduct) Rules since Government Employees are treated ‘ON DUTY’ during All India Civil Services Tournaments.
11. The following categories of employees are not eligible for participation in AICS Tournaments:-
(a) Uniform personnel in Defence Services/Para Military Organisaions/Central Police Organisation/Police/RPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP/NSG etc.
(b) Employees of Autonomous bodies/undertaking/Public Sector Banks eventhough administratively controlled by the Central Ministries.
(c) Casual / Daily wages workers.
(d) Employees attached to offices on temporary duty.
(e) A newly recruited employed who has put less than 6 months in regular establishment/ service
12. Any information regarding change in dates/venue/cancellation etc. about the AICS Championship will be available on our website i.e. www.dopt.gov.in. All the participant teams are, therefore requested to check from organizers of the Championship about any possible change before starting their journey.
13. The decision of Referee/Umpires shall be final and binding on the competing teams.

1. The entries in the prescribed proforma enclosed at Annexure 2 (duly filled) may be sent to the Nodal Officers (before last date of receipt of entries i.e. 01.03.2025) along with photocopy of ID card on sportsdevbranch@gmail.com.
2. Nodal Officer may be contacted of any other query (on the below details):-

| Srl. | Name, Designation & Address | Contact Information |
| — | — | — |
| 1. | Dr. Mahender Singh
Joint Director Sports-cum-Nodal Officer
Chandigarh Administration,
Sports Complex, Sector-42, Chandigarh | Office Phone No. 0172-2676009
Mobile No. – 9417378569
Email – sportsdevbranch@gmail.com |

Yours faithfully,

(Satyendra Singh)
Secretary (CCSCSB)

Copy to:-

1. The Chief Secretary of all States/UTs and;
2. Secretary, General Administration Department of all States/UTs.
3. Secretary of all Regional Sports Boards.
4. Director of Sports & Youth Services of all States/UTs.
5. Ms. Neeva Singh, -Convenor- Yoga (CCSCSB) Mb. No.9971928594

RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE ALL INDIA CIVIL SERVICES YOGASANA SPORTS CHAMPIONSHIP 2024-25

A. AGE GROUPS

The age group of of Yogasana competition are as follows:-

1. Upto -40 Male
2. Upto -40 Female
3. $40-50$ Male
4. $40-50$ Female
5. Above 50 Male
6. Above 50 Female

B. EVENTS

There are total 04 events. First 02 events will be Individual event and $3^{\text {rd }}$ and $4^{\text {th }}$ event are Pair event.

1. Traditional Solo Yogasana Sports Competition
2. Artistic (Solo) Yogasana Sports Competition
3. Artistic Pair Yogasana Sports Competition
4. Rhythmic (Pair) Yogasana Sports Competition

C. TEAM COMPOSITION FOR AICS YOGASANA CHAMPIONSHIP

STRENGTH

Total 18 Male, 18 Female and 02 Coach (M & W) \& 02 Manager (M\&W)

D. SYLLABUS \& DETAILED NSTRUCTIONS FOR THE COMPETITION

1. Traditional Solo Yogasana Competition:-

Separate Yogasana Competitions for male and female competitors will be held in the following two age groups:-

AGE 40-50 (MEN \& WOMEN) FIRST ROUND

AGE 40-50 (MEN \& WOMEN) FINAL ROUND

Instructions for conduct of Traditional Solo Yogasana Competition

i. Separate competition will be held for male and female competitors ii. Individual Participants must perform asanas from the prescribed syllabus. iii. There will be two rounds : First Round and Final round. Only top 15 participants will go for final round. iv. 03 Compulsory Asanas are mandatory to perform and 02 Optional Asanas of individual choice from syllabus will be performed by the participants. v. There should be perfect synchronization of body movements. vi. Time duration for each compulsory asana is 30 seconds and Optional Asana is 15 seconds. 2. Artistic Solo Yogasana Competition

i. Separate competition will be held for male and female competitors.
ii. Total number of asanas performed should be 10 of competitor’s choice. Artistic (Solo) Yogasana competition consists of presentation of various asanas (postures) 02 forward bending, 02 backward bending, 02 hand balancing, 02 leg balancing and 02 twisting, performed with music.
iii. It is synchronization of body movement with music (without break)
iv. Time duration for the presentation will be 150 to 180 seconds ( $21 / 2$ to 3 minutes).
v. The competitor will maintain each posture for atleast 5 seconds during the performance.
vi. The transition from one posture to another posture should be slow & Artistic.

3. Artistic Pair Yogasana Competition

i. Artistic Pair Yogasana Competition will be held for male and female separately.
ii. Total number of asanas performed should be 10 of competitor’s choice by each competitor. Artistic Pair Yogasana competition consists of presentation of various asanas (postures) 02 forward bending, 02 backward bending, 02 hand balancing, 02 leg balancing and 02 twisting by each participant performed with music.
iii. Both the participants will perform two different postures at a time. Performing same posture will be a disqualification.
iv. Body touch is allowed in the competition as per the discretion of the competitors. Both participants can form asanas in pyramidal or structural formations. Making of pyramid will be given preference.
v. Pair will have to write the sequence and the Yogasana base value on the ‘Athlete Order of Performance sheet’ to be submitted to judge’s panel.
vi. Pair cannot change the sequence of asana provided in ‘Athletes Order of Performance Sheet’ on the spot on the stage while performance.
vii. If Pair changes sequence of asana as provided on the spot on the stage while performing will lead to penalty of marks. For such one change in the performance will lead to 2 marks of penalty. Second such change will lead to penalty of 4 marks, Third change will lead to 6 marks penalty, and more than that it will lead to disqualification. 15. If Pair performs different asana other than the sequence provided by them in writing will lead to Zero (0) marks for that particular formation
viii. Synchronization of body movements with music will be given top preference
ix. Time duration for the presentation will be 150 to 180 seconds ( $21 / 2$ to 3 minutes).
x. The competitor will maintain each posture for atleast 5 seconds during the performance.
xi. The transition from one posture to another posture should be slow, Artistic and Synchronized.
xii. Premounting of asana/formation before start of the music is not allowed.

1. Rhythmic Pair Yogasana Competition.

i. Rhythmic Yogasana Competition will be held for male and female separately.
ii. Rhythmic Yogasana is also known as pair Yogasana. Total number of asanas performed should be 10 of competitor’s choice by each competitor. Artistic Pair Yogasana competition consists of presentation of various asanas (postures) 02 forward bending, 02 backward bending, 02 hand balancing, 02 leg balancing and 02 twisting by each participant performed with music.
iii. The same posture should be performed by the pair together.
iv. There should not be any body touch between the two competitors.
v. Pair will have to write the sequence of Yogasana on the ‘Athlete Order of Performance sheet’ to be submitted to judge’s panel.
vi. Pair cannot change the sequence of asana provided in ‘Athletes Order of Performance Sheet’ on the spot on the stage while performance.
vii. If Pair changes sequence of asana as provided on the spot on the stage while performing will lead to penalty of marks. For such one change in the performance will lead to 2 marks of penalty. Second such change will lead to penalty of 4 marks, Third change will lead to 6 marks penalty, and more than that it will lead to disqualification. 15. If Pair performs different asana other than the sequence provided by them in writing will lead to Zero (0) marks for that particular formation.
viii. There should be perfect synchronization of body movements with the music.
ix. Number of postures performed should be 8-10 of competitor’s choice.
x. Time duration for the presentation will be 150 to 180 seconds (2½ to 3 minutes).
xi. The competitor will maintain each posture for at least 5 seconds during the performance.
xii. The transition from one posture to another should be Slow, Rhythmic and Synchronized.
xiii. Premounting of asana/formation before start of the music is not allowed.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

1. A competitor can participate in all events i.e. Traditional Solo, Artistic (Solo), Artistic Pair, Rhythmic Pair Yogasana competitions.
2. Time: For starting performer should wait in standing pose/sitting pose but not in posture. Music will start then performer will start movement or posture. Counting of timing will starts when the music starts. For ending- counting of time will stop when the performer first join palms together for namaskar or bend down for namaskar. Returning should not be counted because some time after returning performer makes some additional movements that can create confusion.
3. Music should be melodious, devotional and classical music.
4. Competitor will perform within the marked arena. 5 mark will be deducted every time (from the marks of performance) if the competitor/s cross or touch the arena line during their performance.

1. The competitor/(s) must stay atleast for 5 Seconds in each Posture / Pyramid / Formation. Therefore if the competitor/(s) do not abide by the said rule for particular Posture / Pyramid / Formation, in that case that Posture / Pyramid / Formation will deemed to be cancelled and accordingly the number of postures will be counted by the panel of Judges.
2. Size of Arena for all the events will be 10 meter X 10 meter.
3. Cut off date for age calculation for the competition will be 31 March of the previous financial year.Eg If the financial year is 2024-25 then cut off date for calculation will be 31 March 2024.
4. Dress Code:- Participants to be in proper yoga costume (Stretchable, tight fitting non transparent material). The neckline should be around the neck with no cuts.
5. No Prop will be allowed during the performance of Artistic solo Yogasana Sports Competition, Artistic Pair Yogasana Sports Competition and Rhythmic Pair Yogasana Sports Competition.
6. If there will be 15 or less participants then both First & Final round will be conducted in Traditional Solo . If participants will be above 15 then only Final round to be conducted.
7. For Artistic Solo, Artistic Pair \& Rhythmic Pair only one round to be conducted.
8. Both the athlete will wear blue and red band orribbon on both wrist, foridentification. Player $1=$ Red Band/Ribbon and Player $2=$ Blue Band/Ribbon.

B. POSITIONS

i. The aggregate of minimum and maximum marks given by the referees to each competitor/pair will be deleted and the mean of remaining two aggregate scores will be calculated to decide the final position. ii. First three positions will be declared in each age group/event in Traditional Solo, Artistic Solo Yogasana, Artistic pair Yogasana, Rhythmic Pair Yogasana based on merit of the scores secured by the competitors. iii. The judges will award the marks out of 10 to each competitor for each Yogasana separately in all the event including Traditional Solo, Artistic Solo, Artistic Pair and Rhythmic Pair. The judges will be free to move about to see the aspect of pose from different angles during the retention period. iv. The efficiency of the yogasana will be judged based on execution, perfection of posture, stresslessness, stability, movement, holding time, Grace and presentation. v. In case of tie in Traditional Yogasana Competition it will be decided as follows:- (a) Aggregate of Marks in Compulsory Asana (b) Aggregate of Marks in Optional Asana vi. Judge’s decision will be final. N.B.:In case any competitor is disqualified due to doping/underage/overage or any other factor then the rank/medal given to that competitor will be awarded to the next competitor as per merit. D. ROUNDS EVENTWISE

E. MEDAL TALLY

| S
No | Event | MEDALS FOR MALES | | | MEDALS FOR FEMALES | | |
| — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| | | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Gold | Silver | Bronze |
| 1 | Traditional
Solo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2 | Artistic Solo | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 3 | Artistic Pair | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 4 | Rhythmic Pair | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| | Total | 06 | 06 | 06 | 06 | 06 | 06 |
| | Grand Total | 36 X3 AGE CATEGORIES = 108 Medals | | | | | |

F. OVERALL CHAMPIONSHIP

On the basis of above points 3 Overall Champions will be awarded with Trophy (1^{ST} / 2^{ND} / 3^{RD} position)

G MARKING SYSTEM FOR TRADITIONAL SOLO

H. MARKING SYSTEM FOR ASANAS IN ARTISITC SOLO/ ARTISTIC PAIR/RHYTHMIC PAIR

| Sr. | Particulars | Marks | Marks |
| — | — | — | — |
| 1 | Perfection of Posture
Accuracy of Posture
1. Stretch, Bend, Curve, Twist
2. Palm, Toes, Fingers perfection
3. Alignment, symmetry, Tiltness
4. Face Direction | 4 Marks | 7 Marks |
| | Mounting – Dismounting
1. Mounting of Asana
2. Dismounting of Asana
(Smooth movements, no jerks, no extra stretching and no supported movements) | 3 Marks | |

| 2 | Stability/ Tremblinglessness
1. Hand/ leg muscles stability
2. Abdominal muscles stability
3. Face stability
4. Normal Breathing | 2 Marks | |
| — | — | — | — |
| | Stresslessness, Grace & Presentation
1. Expression (Smile, Eye Position, Closed
Mouth)
2. Decent Makeup/ Costume
3. Walking/ Standing/ Greeting
4. Confidence, Calmness | 1 Marks | 3 Marks |
| | | TOTAL | 10 Marks |

PARAMETERS FOR MARKING ARTISTRY IN ARTISITC SOLO/ ARTISTIC PAIR/RHYTHMIC PAIR

Annexure-II ALL INDIA CIVIL SERVICES YOGASANA (MEN & WOMEN) TOURNAMENT 2024-25 (ENTRY FORM)

Name of the State Sectt. RSB

Signature……………………………………………………… Designation……………………………………………………… State/Board……………………………………………………… Full Address……………………………………………………… Tele No……………………………………………………… Fax No………………………………………………………

VERIFICATION CERTIFICATE

This State Government/RSB intends to send a team for the All India Civil Services Tournaments/Competition. Consequently, I submit the entry form duly completed. I hereby undertake on behalf of the State Government/RSB to abide by the rules and instructions of the Tournaments/Competition.

I certify that the players mentioned in this form who will play in the All India Civil Services Tournaments/Competition are employees of the State Government/Central Government. No member of the team is a casual/daily wage employee. All the players are eligible to participate in the Tournaments/Competition as per eligibility criteria laid down by the Board. In case, if it is found that any member of the team is not eligible and is included in the team, the team will be automatically disqualified from the Tournaments/Competition without any notice.

I certify that all the players mentioned in the form are physically & mentally fit to participate in this Tournaments/Competition.

I also undertake the responsibility to ensure that the State Government/RSB team after being entered in the Tournaments/Competition will participate in the Tournaments/Competition and at any stage would not refuse to participate or withdraw from the Tournaments/Competition without prior approval of the Board.

SYLLABUS FOR ALL INDIA CIVIL SEVICES TRADITIONAL SOLO YOGASANA COMPETITION 2024-25

UNDER – 40 (MEN&WOMEN)

FIRST ROUND

COMPULSARY ASANAS

GARUDASANA

DHANURASANA

PARIVRITTA PARSHAVKONASANA

OPTIONAL ASANAS (ANY TWO)

EK PADA CHAKRASANA

PADAM BAKASANA

KARNAPIDASANA

PURNA USHTRASANA

UNDER – 40 (MEN&WOMEN)

FINAL ROUND

COMPULSARY ASANAS

VATAYANASANA

PADAM MAYURASANA

PADAM CHAKRASNA

OPTIONAL ASANAS (ANY TWO)

PARIVRITTA HANUMANASANA

NATRAJASANA

PURNA BHUJANGASANA

EK PADA CHAKRASNA

UNDER – 40-50 (MEN&WOMEN)

FIRST ROUND

COMPULSARY ASANAS

VEERBHADRASANA

UTTHITA PADMASANA

SETUBANDHCHAKRASANA

OPTIONAL ASANAS (ANY TWO)

BAKASANA

ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA

URDHAV PADAM SARVANGASANA

EK PADA RAJKAPOTASANA

UNDER – 40-50 (MEN&WOMEN)

FINAL ROUND

COMPULSARY ASANAS

PARIVRITTA TRIKONASANA

HANUMANASANA

KURMASANA

OPTIONAL ASANAS (ANY TWO)

MARICHYASANA

NAUKASANA

PURAN DHANURASANA

SETU BANDHASANA

UNDER – 50 (MEN&WOMEN)

First ROUND

COMPULSARY ASANAS

VRIKSHASANA

PADAHASTASN

HALASANA

ARDHA MATSYENDRASANA

USHITRASANA

OPTIONAL ASANAS (ANY TWO)

PURAN MATSYASANA

HANUMANASANA

UNDER – 50 (MEN&WOMEN)

FINAL ROUND

COMPULSARY ASANAS

PARIVRITTA UTKATSANA

JANUSHIRASANA

SARAL VYGHRASANA

OPTIONAL ASANAS (ANY TWO)

EK PADA SHVANASANA

MALASANA

ARDHA DHANURASANA