Udupi: Oscar, Yogasana and Swimming - Nothing Political About It!
Report and pics by Hemanath Padubidri
Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi (SP)
Udupi, Jun 21: Union Labour Minister Oscar Fernandes, an avid swimmer and expert in Yogasanas, went swimming around Nairkere tank in Brahmagiri Udupi on Saturday June 21 morning. Besides, he also performed several Yogasana postures at the venue.
Speaking to the media persons later, Oscar said that a gymnasium aimed at giving fillip to all kinds of sports activities will soon be set up at Ajjarkad, by using his MP local area development scheme funds. He also explained his plans to develop Nairkere tank at the earliest and providing facilities and allotting time slots for the students to learn and practice swimming here.
The minister, elaborating on the advantages of yogasana and swimming, said that these exercises help students in developing their knowledge and concentration besides improving general health and resistance to diseases. The 'Sheersana' is particularly helpful for the improving of the brain functions and concentration, he explained.
Swimming trainer Jaya Shetty, ex-councillor of Udupi municipal council Reynold Pravin Kumar and youth Congress president Diwakar Kunder were present on the occasion.