New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) The 74th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle saw enthusiastic participation of 50,000 individuals at 5000 locations across the country. The cycling drive was organized in association with Goods & Services Tax (GST) and Customs Departments of the Government of India. A plethora of recreational activities were also parallelly organized along with the cycling initiative like Yoga, rope skipping and Zumba.In New Delhi, the event was conducted at the iconic Jawaharl…
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New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Geeta Phogat, India’s first woman wrestler to win a Commonwealth gold and to qualify for the Olympics, appeared happy as she joined 1000 women at Delhi’s Major Dhyanchand National Stadium. This event was part of a special Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative, launched by Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya.”I wish I cycled more often, I really enjoyed myself today. I was thrilled to see so many young mothers with little children and even elderly women, cycling with me to…
Imphal, March 8 (IANS) On the occasion of International Women’s Day, the North-Eastern regional centre of the Sports Authority of India (SAI) organised the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ at the city’s Khuman Lampak Sports Complex on Sunday.The cycling competition was flagged off by Manipur Sports Minister Govindas Konthoujam and saw participation of many acclaimed sportsmen, medal-winners besides top government officials who worked a great deal in successful organisation of the programme.Manipur S…
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, on Thursday unveiled the logo of India’s pioneering sporting initiative, the world’s first franchise-based road cycling league, named the Cycling League of India. Describing the initiative as a transformative step for cycling in the country, Union Sports Minister Dr Mandaviya said the launch represents a defining moment for cycling in the country.“This launch marks a watershed moment in Indian sport…
New Delhi, Feb 22 (IANS) Highlighting India’s rapid strides towards becoming a sports powerhouse, iconic athletes Rupinder Pal Singh and Rohit Tokas expressed deep appreciation for the country’s successful award of hosting the Commonwealth Games in 2030 after a long gap of 20 years.Rupinder Pal Singh, who was part of the Indian hockey team that won an Olympic bronze medal after a gap of 40 years in Tokyo 2020, said the massive push by the Government of India and collective efforts put in by …
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) From bustling city roads to college campuses and community grounds, India once again took to the pedals on Sunday as the 59th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle rolled out across the country, turning an ordinary weekend morning into a celebration of fitness, sustainability, and collective spirit. What began in December 2024 under the leadership of Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya has today evolved into a true people’s movement with ov…
New Delhi, Jan 25 (IANS) The 58th edition of the Sundays on Cycle was flagged off in Karaikal in Puducherry by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, who met and felicitated first-time voters and cycled with them to celebrate the 58th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle which was dedicated to National Voter’s Day.Speaking at the event Dr. Mandaviya said, “Our Honourable Prime Minister has given a clarion call to celebrate first-time voters and motivate them to cast th…
Vadodara, Jan 4 (IANS) The New Year started on a positive and healthy note, with the 55th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle happening across 5000 locations nationwide, led by Vadodara in partnership with ‘Swachhta Senanis’ and the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of Gujarat.Vadodara shifted into a festive spirit as the event turned into a fitness festival, with over 1000 people of different ages taking part in activities such as yoga, Zumba, badminton, and rope s…
Kolkata, Dec 28 (IANS) Deepika Kumari and Atanu Das, along with other Olympians and Arjuna Awardees from Bengal, gathered at the Sports Authority of India’s Kolkata Regional Centre on Sunday for the final Fit India Sundays on Cycle event of 2025. The year-end special edition, the 54th of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, featured a lively, carnival-style celebration with nearly 1,500 participants at the Sports Authority of India centre in Kolkata.The event drew an extraordinary number of enthusiastic …