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Mandaviya Leads BRICS Run and Ride Cycling Event
Mansukh Mandaviya led a large cycling event in New Delhi.
More than 5,000 people took part at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
Gautam Gambhir started the cycling ride.
Sangram Singh and Madhurima Tuli also helped lead participants.
Similar activities happened at more than 25,000 places across India.
People from several BRICS partner countries joined the event.
The event encouraged exercise and spending less time on screens.
It was held as India prepares to host the BRICS Summit on September 12-13.
Mansukh Mandaviya led more than 5,000 participants at the 88th Fit India Sundays on Cycle event in New Delhi.
Gautam Gambhir flagged off the ride, while wrestler Sangram Singh and actor Madhurima Tuli also led participants.
The BRICS Run and Ride 2026 edition took place simultaneously at more than 25,000 locations across India.
Youth, senior citizens, diplomats and officials from BRICS partner nations joined cycling and other activities at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium.
India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13.
- Who
- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led more than 5,000 participants, joined by Gautam Gambhir, Sangram Singh, Madhurima Tuli and representatives of BRICS partner nations.
- What
- The 88th Fit India Sundays on Cycle event was held as part of the BRICS Run and Ride 2026 initiative.
- Where
- The main event took place at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi, with activities at more than 25,000 locations across India.
- When
- On Sunday, one day after National Sports Day; the BRICS Summit is scheduled for September 12-13.
- Why
- The event promoted fitness and cycling and supported India’s preparations to host the 18th BRICS Summit.
Key facts
- Event
- 88th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle
- Initiative
- BRICS Run and Ride 2026
- Main venue
- Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi
- Delhi participation
- More than 5,000 people
- National reach
- More than 25,000 locations across India
- Upcoming summit
- 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, on September 12-13
- Organizers
- Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Cycling Federation of India, Raahgiri Foundation and MY Bharat
Quotes
Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports
“My belief is that the fitter India remains, the stronger India will be, and the more self-reliant India will become. Therefore, we should view this not merely as an event, but as a movement.”
thehansindia.com
“This week’s edition is dedicated to our esteemed dignitaries and members from BRICS who will be part of the summit on the 12th and 13th. We are delighted to welcome them today.”
thestatesman.com
thehansindia.com
Sources
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