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Raahgiri Brings Cycling and Fitness Activities to Connaught Place

Raahgiri Brings Cycling and Fitness Activities to Connaught Place
‘Raahgiri’ brings cycling, fitness activities to Connaught Place · thehansindia.com

Connaught Place hosted a public event called Raahgiri Day on Sunday morning.

Part of the area was opened for residents to take part in activities.

A cycle rally began with Delhi minister Ashish Sood flagging it off.

People could try activities such as yoga, Zumba, badminton and cricket.

There were also folk dances and puppet shows.

The event was organised with the Sundays on Cycle initiative.

The band Euphoria performed at Central Park.

Sood said cycling can help people stay fit and reduce air pollution.

He also said the Delhi government is working on cycling tracks and cleaner travel.

Key facts

Event
Raahgiri Day, organised jointly with the Sundays on Cycle initiative
Location
Connaught Place’s Inner Circle, New Delhi
Timing
Sunday morning
Rally
Flagged off by Delhi Cabinet Minister Ashish Sood
Activities
Cycling, yoga, Zumba, badminton, cricket, folk dance and puppet shows
Music
Euphoria performed at Central Park
Government measures cited
Dedicated cycling tracks and measures under the Electric Vehicle Policy

Quotes

Ashish Sood

Delhi Cabinet Minister who flagged off the cycle rally

“Delhi government is making every effort to develop dedicated cycling tracks across the city and is also implementing various measures under the Electric Vehicle Policy to curb air pollution and promote cleaner mobility”
thehansindia.com

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