Archive · 29 Jan 2026
CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026 Begins
The CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026 is a big cycling event that started in Delhi.
Two teams of cyclists, half of whom are women, will travel 6,500 km along the coasts of India.
They will go through nine states and two union territories and end in Kochi.
The event was started by a important government official and is meant to encourage people to be fit and serve the country.
It also celebrates 150 years of the song 'Vande Mataram', which is a symbol of national unity.
The event includes singing and performances to show support for the cyclists and the message of the event.
Former cricketer Suresh Raina praised the event, calling it a symbol of discipline, dedication, and determination.
The cyclists will also visit 52 coastal villages, where they will do community work and help build infrastructure.
The CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026 was flagged off from Delhi, covering 6,500 km across 9 states and 2 UTs.
The event was inaugurated by Nityanand Rai, MoS for Home Affairs, and aims to promote physical fitness and national service.
Two CISF cycling teams, with 50% women participants, will travel from Bakkhali (West Bengal) and Lakhpat (Gujarat) to Kochi.
The Cyclothon commemorates 150 years of 'Vande Mataram' and includes choral singing and CISF Band performances.
The initiative highlights coastal security and the CISF's role as the Recognised Security Organisation (RSO) under the ISPS Code.
- Who
- CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) and participants including 50% women cyclists
- What
- Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026, a 6,500 km cycling event along the eastern and western coastlines of India
- When
- Flagged off on 2026-01-22, ending on 2026-02-22
- Where
- Starting from Bakkhali (West Bengal) and Lakhpat (Gujarat), covering 9 states and 2 UTs, ending in Kochi
- Why
- To promote physical fitness, national service, and commemorate 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'
- Event Name
- CISF Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon 2026
- Inaugurated By
- Nityanand Rai (MoS for Home Affairs)
- Start Date
- 2026-01-22
- Distance
- 6,500 km
- Participating States and UTs
- 9 states, 2 UTs
- End Location
- Kochi
- Percentage of Women Cyclists
- 50%
- Significance
- Commemoration of 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'
