The 31st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was held across India on Sunday, with Union Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya leading the event in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Over 500 people joined him in the cycling drive, which promotes the message of “Fitness Ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz”. This week’s edition was organised in partnership with various Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), and events were held at more than 7000 locations. Around 3000 Namo Fit India Cycling Clubs also participated.
Attended by over 3000 old and young fitness enthusiasts, Khali, 52, stressed the importance of fitness in Bharat becoming a ‘Vishwaguru’.
In Gandhinagar, Dr Mandaviya met the Indian Youth Women’s Handball Team, who are currently at a national camp. The event was flagged off by Arjuna Awardee and para powerlifting coach Rajinder Singh Rahelu. Local officials such as MLAs, the Mayor, and police officers also attended. Participants included employees from PSUs like ONGC, Indian Oil, GAIL, HPCL, LIC and others. Lalit Kumar Watts from the Petroleum Sports Promotion Board (PSPB) said that athletes from sports like hockey, shooting and basketball also took part.
More than 3000 Cycling Clubs are part of the movement and actively participate every Sunday. These cycling drives are conducted by several Khelo India Centres (KICs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India Accredited Academies (KIAAs), Regional Centres (RCs), as well as various National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) across the country.
In Delhi, the event was held at Major Dhyanchand Stadium and included yoga, Zumba, and rope skipping. Former WWE champion The Great Khali flagged off the cycle rally and urged youth to stay fit and avoid drugs. He stressed that a healthy India can become a global leader. A special edition was also held in Gurgaon with support from Raahgiri Foundation, featuring yoga, games, and cycling. The event is led by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports and supported by over 3000 cycling clubs and various sports institutions.
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