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NCC Cyclothon 2026 Celebrates 79 Years of Independence
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) organized a big bike ride in New Delhi to celebrate 79 years of India’s independence.
Ninety‑nine people, including famous athletes and government officials, helped start the event.
Ninety‑nine NCC cadets rode 79 kilometers, the same number as the years of independence.
The ride was called "Clean India, Green India, Fit India" to encourage people to cycle, stay healthy, and protect the environment.
The event also reminded everyone about teamwork, discipline, and patriotism.
It was a fun way to show how young people can help make India stronger and greener.
The NCC hopes the ride inspires more people to cycle and care for the planet.
The event ended back at the stadium where it began.
It was a proud moment for the country.
NCC organized Cyclothon 2026 in New Delhi to mark 79 years of India’s independence.
The 79‑km ride was led by 79 NCC cadets under Director General Lt. Gen. Virendra Vats.
Flag‑off attended by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, and sports stars M C Mary Kom and Leander Paes.
Theme "Clean India, Green India, Fit India" promoted cycling as eco‑friendly transport and raised awareness on fitness, environment, and citizenship.
The event reinforced NCC’s core values of patriotism, discipline, unity, and national service.
- Who
- National Cadet Corps, Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, sports stars M C Mary Kom and Leander Paes, 79 NCC cadets
- What
- A 79‑km cycling event called Cyclothon 2026
- Where
- New Delhi, starting and ending at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
- When
- Sunday, 2026
- Why
- To commemorate 79 years of India’s independence and promote fitness, environmental stewardship, and national values
Key facts
- Event
- Cyclothon 2026
- Date
- Sunday, 2026
- Location
- New Delhi, Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium
- Distance
- 79 km
- Theme
- Clean India, Green India, Fit India










