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Mandaviya and Gambhir Promote Fitness at Sundays on Cycle
Mansukh Mandaviya and Gautam Gambhir joined a cycling event in New Delhi.
The event is called Fit India Sundays on Cycle.
Its 88th edition took place at more than 25,000 locations across India.
Gambhir said fitness should become a movement for the whole country.
He said a fitter country would be stronger and more self-reliant.
Mandaviya said cycling can help people exercise, reduce pollution and avoid traffic.
He asked young people to spend an hour away from phones and computers each day.
Actor and MMA player Sangram Singh also joined and praised cycling.
One report additionally said actress Madhurima Tuli participated in a related event called Sunday on Cycle with BRICS Run and Ride.
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and India head coach Gautam Gambhir joined a cycling event in New Delhi.
The 88th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was held at more than 25,000 locations across India.
Gambhir urged people to treat the Fit India initiative as a nationwide movement, not merely an event.
Mandaviya encouraged young people to spend at least one hour away from screens and participate in outdoor activities.
Participants, including Sangram Singh and, according to one report, Madhurima Tuli, promoted cycling and active lifestyles.
- Who
- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Indian men's cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir and actor and MMA player Sangram Singh participated; one report also named actress Madhurima Tuli.
- What
- They took part in the Fit India Sundays on Cycle cycling initiative and promoted fitness, outdoor activity and cycling.
- Where
- The featured event took place in New Delhi, while the 88th edition was launched at more than 25,000 locations across India.
- When
- The event was reported on Sunday, August 30; the articles do not specify the year.
- Why
- The initiative aims to encourage fitness, cycling and active lifestyles, while promoting fitness as part of daily life.
Key facts
- Event
- Fit India Sundays on Cycle; one report referred to a related event as Sunday on Cycle with BRICS Run and Ride.
- Edition
- 88th edition
- Reach
- More than 25,000 locations across India
- Featured participants
- Mansukh Mandaviya, Gautam Gambhir and Sangram Singh; Madhurima Tuli was also named in one report.
- Program start
- Started by Mansukh Mandaviya in December 2024
- Key messages
- Participants encouraged cycling, outdoor activity, daily exercise and reduced screen time.
- Organizers
- Sports Authority of India, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Cycling Federation of India and other partner organizations.
Quotes
Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Sports Minister of India
“The Fit India event organised by the government is such a wonderful initiative because I believe that the fitter India is, the stronger and more self-reliant India will be. So, I believe that we should look at this not just as an event, but as a movement.”
livemint.com
thehansindia.com
“The craze for cycling is growing in the country. Sunday cycling is slowly turning into a passion among the people. Cycling is the best exercise. Cycling is a solution to pollution. Cycling is the mantra to stay fit. Cycling is also a solution to traffic.”
livemint.com
Sources
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