Archive · 29 Aug 2026
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.
Delhi and Patna held fitness runs and awareness programmes for National Sports Day.
Northeast Delhi police organised the Northeast Delhi Run at Milkha Singh Mini Stadium.
Additional DCP Sandeep Lamba said the run supports weekly Fit India fitness activities.
Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav joined Patna’s Run for Fitness and Fit Digha, Hit Digha programme.
National Sports Day is observed on August 29 to honour hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
- Who
- Police officials, Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav, BJP MLAs, and local participants.
- What
- Fitness runs and awareness programmes promoting sports, exercise, and healthy living.
- When
- Saturday, during National Sports Day observances held on August 29.
- Where
- Northeast Delhi and the Digha area of Patna, Bihar.
- Why
- To encourage active lifestyles and raise awareness about fitness and physical well-being.
- 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.