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Delhi and Patna Host Fitness Runs on National Sports Day

Delhi and Patna held running events to encourage people to stay active.

Police organised a run in Northeast Delhi.

Sandeep Lamba said similar Sunday runs are held regularly under the Fit India initiative.

In Patna, leaders joined a programme called Run for Fitness and Fit Digha, Hit Digha.

The organisers wanted people, especially young people, to care more about their health.

National Sports Day is celebrated every year on August 29.

It marks the birthday of famous hockey player Major Dhyan Chand.

The day also promotes sports and physical activity across India.

Key facts

Delhi event: The Northeast Delhi Run was held at Milkha Singh Mini Stadium near Welcome Police Station.
Delhi organiser: The event was organised by Northeast Delhi police and flagged off by Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba.
Patna events: The Run for Fitness and Fit Digha, Hit Digha programme took place in Digha.
Patna leadership: The Patna programme was organised under the leadership of BJP MLA Sanjeev Chaurasia.
National Sports Day: The day is observed annually on August 29, Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary.
Fit India Movement: The Fit India Movement was launched on National Sports Day in 2019.
Khelo India: The Khelo India programme, in its current form, was launched in 2017-18.

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