ALIGARH, October 21: A faculty member and research scholars of Aligarh Muslim University’s (AMU) Department of Physical Education have received prestigious awards for their contributions to yoga, health promotion, scientific research and academic excellence at an international conference organised by Khel Utthan Parishad in collaboration with Kulbhaskar Ashram P.G. College, Prayagraj, on October 15–16, 2026.
Prof. Syed Tariq Murtaza of the Department of Physical Education was conferred the National Yoga Ratna Award in recognition of his more than 29 years of dedicated service and contributions to yoga and health. His sustained efforts to promote yoga, health awareness and public well-being have earned him recognition in the field.
Dr. Mohd. Imran, Guest Teacher in the Department of Education, AMU, received the Best Scientist Award for his research contributions and achievements.
Three research scholars, Mr. Dharmendra Kumar, Mr. Vivek Prakash Singh and Mr. Manoj Pratap Singh, were also conferred the National Yoga Ratna Award in recognition of their efforts to promote yoga, raise public awareness and advance research. Their work over the past four years reflects their commitment to expanding the reach of yoga and strengthening its role in public health and well-being.
Adding to the university’s achievements, research scholar Mr. Ausaf Ahmad received both the Young Researcher Excellence Award and the Best Paper Presentation Award in recognition of his research contributions, academic commitment and performance in scholarly presentations.
