The Fit India Movement's cycling event aims to further the "Fight Obesity" initiative by highlighting the role of educators, teachers, coaches, and academic mentors, who are key participants in this week's programme.
Around 200 participants pedalled together with enthusiasm, symbolising a collective commitment towards a fitter, active, and obesity-free India, as per a press release from the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Media.
India Gate in Delhi witnessed a dynamic display of fitness and community spirit today as the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' marathon was held with overwhelming participation.
Communities, athletes, police departments, and residents across the nation pedalled with purpose--celebrating fitness, fun, and environmental awareness under the campaign led by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports.
He also acknowledged the recent achievements of Indian cyclists at the February 2025 National Cup, where new national records were set in the team sprint and individual flying events.
The Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led more than 4000 riders during the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' in Rajkot even as the cycling drive was organized in more than 500 locations with an overall participation of more than 10,000 riders, as per the SAI Media pr
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya once again spearheaded the Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Junagadh, Gujarat, today. Simultaneously, the cycling rally was flagged off by the Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan, from Cliff House, Trivandrum.
Spreading Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message of fighting obesity and indulging in a healthy and active lifestyle, Dr Mandaviya said, "Cycling not only enhances one's health but also builds character."
Paralympians Nitesh Kumar and Manisha Ramadass led the 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle' movement in Delhi, promoting fitness and an active lifestyle among people of all ages.
Union Minister Mandaviya will ride a bicycle for three kilometres from Marine Drive (Samajik Parivartan Sthal) to Samta Mulak Chauraha to 1090 Chauraha and back, leading a group of more than 400 cyclists, spreading Prime Minister Narendra Modi's message of fighting obesity and indulging in a
Organized by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Gandhinagar, the event saw around 650 cyclists, including members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Gujarat, Ahmedabad Medical Association, and MPs Hasmukhbhai Patel and Dineshbhai Makwana. The event was flagged off by Paralympian athlet
During the event, Mandaviya spoke about the benefits of cycling and how the campaign had become a "work culture" in the country. He also said that cycling can help in fulfilling Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve of 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India).