Haryana, a state known for producing champions, is now facing a strange and serious problem — yoga is being kept alive by just one coach. Yes, you read that right.
On paper, the sports department has approved 66 yoga coach posts. Ideally, every district should have both a male and a female coach. But on the ground, the situation is almost empty. Out of 22 districts, most don’t have even a single coach.
That leaves young players training without guidance — some depending on basic knowledge, others trying to learn through online videos.
Big Promises, No Movement
Last year, on Yoga Day, Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced that 40 coach positions would be filled. It sounded like a big step. But months later, nothing has really changed.
Officials now say that work is being done to fill 42 posts. Deputy Sports Director Lakshmi Pant says the process is underway. Still, on the ground, players are waiting.
33 Years Without Recruitment
The bigger shock? Haryana hasn’t recruited yoga coaches in 33 years. In that time, 38 coaches have retired. Today, only two remain in the system. One has moved to an administrative role. The other? Still on the ground in Hisar.
Even after promotion, this coach continues to train students every morning and evening. For many young athletes, he is the only real support they have.
One Coach, Many Dreams
Despite the lack of system support, students are still showing up. They are still practicing. Some are even reaching national and international competitions. But the question is simple — and hard to ignore:
Can one coach carry the dreams of an entire state? Right now, Haryana’s yoga story feels less like growth… and more like survival
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