New Delhi, May 10 (IANS) In a stirring celebration of patriotism, fitness and national unity, the 73rd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle turned the iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium into a vibrant sea of olive green, navy white and air force blue on Sunday morning, as personnel from the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force joined citizens for a special Armed Forces-themed edition of the nationwide cycling movement.More than 800 participants took part in the event, including …
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New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) In a powerful tribute to India’s annadata, the 72nd edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle transformed into a nationwide celebration of fitness, sustainability and grassroots participation as farmers, agricultural stakeholders and citizens came together across the country for the special “Annadata Fitness Ride”, inspired by the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. At the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex in New Delhi, the morning unfo…
Srinagar, April 26 (IANS) Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, along with State Sports Ministers and leading sporting stalwarts, released the Srinagar Khel Sankalp document on the final day of the three-day Chintan Shivir in Srinagar, on Sunday.The document outlines a collective national vision to strengthen the sports culture through cooperative federalism, with a focus on athlete-centric development, expansion of sports infrastructure, talent identification, development…
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) MMA icon Sangram Singh and French fast-rising fighter Florian Coudier faced off at the Buenos Aires Arena on Saturday ahead of their much-awaited fight on Sunday. While Sangram looked quite calm, Florian’s enthusiasm was worth seeing. Florian said he would not let Sangram Singh stay in front of him for long.He has watched videos of Sangram’s MMA fights, and his support staff has told him many of Sangram’s weaknesses. The 83-kg fight will take place at 6:20 pm local time…
Raipur, April 3 (IANS) Six-time World Championship medallist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia underlined the importance of grassroots investment and structured development pathways while addressing reporters at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur on Friday.For creating future champions, both the legendary sportspersons maintained that Indian families need to discourage children from indulging in more screen time and rather send them to playgrounds to experience…
Jammu, March 29 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (L-G), Manoj Sinha, said on Sunday that peace, prosperity and enabling conditions have made the Union Territory a destination for world class events. L-G Sinha said that the Jammu Marathon symbolises the profound transformation which Jammu and Kashmir has embraced since 2019.”Peace, prosperity and enabling conditions have made the Union Territory a destination for world-class events. Its dream realised at last, as after seven decades, …
Raipur, March 25 (IANS) The Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, addressed the inaugural edition of the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026, which commenced on Wednesday across three cities in Chhattisgarh and will continue until April 3.Dr. Mandaviya stated that the Khelo India Tribal Games (KITG) 2026 marks a historic beginning for Chhattisgarh as a permanent host, with the Games set to be organised annually across regions, including Bastar, Sarguja, and Raipur. …
New Delhi, March 5 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will lead discussions on strengthening youth engagement frameworks at a two-day Chintan Shivir with officials of Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat) and the National Service Scheme (NSS) in Bengaluru on March 6-7, an official said on Thursday.The two-day event at the Institute for Stem Cell Science and Regenerative Medicine (inStem) will bring together senior officials and field-level functionaries to deliberate on …
New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) The Lieutenant-Governor of Delhi, Vinai Kumar Saxena on Saturday inaugurated the Delhi Development Authority’s (DDA) Palaash Mahotsav, highlighting the importance of green public spaces and citizen participation in environmental conservation.Speaking to reporters, the L-G announced that the two-day festival has now been extended to three days in view of public enthusiasm.“The two-day Palaash Mahotsav has been extended to three days…The park features walking and cyc…
Guwahati, Feb 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call for a fitter India found strong resonance at a special edition of Sundays on Cycle held at the Sarusajai Stadium Complex here on Sunday, with leading Olympians and renowned sportspersons lending star power to the initiative. The event featured participation from two Olympians, a former world champion boxer, a prominent Indian women’s footballer, and a women’s Dronacharya boxing coach, all underscoring that physical and mental fitne…