Ahmedabad, May 24 (IANS) The 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle on Sunday witnessed massive participation across more than 8,000 locations nationwide, commemorating Commonwealth Games Day and building momentum toward the historic 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad.Leading the national celebrations from the iconic Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad, Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment Mansukh Mandaviya, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi and …
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New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and the Indian Navy lauded sprinter Gurindervir, who became the first sprinter from the country to breach the 10.10-second barrier in the men’s 100m. Gurindervir, 25, entered the record books during the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 in Ranchi on Saturday. The Punjab’s sprinter representing Reliance clocked 10.09 seconds to reclaim his men’s 100m crown. He first shattered Animesh Kujur’s previous nation…
Ahmedabad, May 24 (IANS) Thousands of young cyclists gathered at the Sabarmati Riverfront Event Centre in Ahmedabad on Sunday for a large-scale cycling event organised to mark Commonwealth Games Day and the 75th edition of ‘Fit India: Sundays on Cycle’, with Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya stating that citizens’ fitness was essential to achieving Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’.The event began at 6 a.m. and saw participation from thousands of residents,…
New Delhi, May 24 (IANS) The 75th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative was celebrated on Commonwealth Games Day with significant enthusiasm throughout Delhi and Gujarat, bringing together Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi.The event held in Ahmedabad also witnessed participation from Olympic medallist Gagan Narang, actor Ayushmann Khurrana, and other dignitaries, along with thousands of participants, especially youth, who took part i…
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) India will mark Commonwealth Games Day with a massive nationwide fitness and sports celebration on May 24 as the 75th edition of the Fit India Movement’s ‘Sundays on Cycle’ campaign is set to unfold across more than 8,000 locations nationwide.The landmark edition will serve as a tribute to India’s sporting ambitions ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and is expected to bring together athletes, coaches, fitness enthusiasts, youth volunteers, and cit…
New Delhi, May 15 (IANS) Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess India’s preparations for the Commonwealth Games 2026 scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland. The meeting focused on ensuring seamless coordination among stakeholders and strengthening the support system for Indian athletes preparing for CWG 2026.Senior officials from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, representatives from the Indian Olympic As…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) Two-time Olympic bronze medallist and former India goalkeeper P. R. Sreejesh has publicly expressed his frustration after learning that his stint with the junior men’s side might not be extended, claiming his coaching career may already be nearing an abrupt end despite a successful run that included five podium finishes in five tournaments.In a strongly worded social media post, Sreejesh questioned Hockey India’s continued reliance on overseas coaches and suggested t…
New Delhi, May 13 (IANS) It was relatively a low-key oath-taking ceremony for the new regime in Puducherry on Wednesday compared with the recent high-profile events in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, and Assam, even as the Congress continues to struggle to name the Kerala Chief Minister.Significantly, All India NR Congress (AINRC) founder N Rangasamy took the oath of office and secrecy as the Chief Minister of Puducherry for a record fifth time. Assembly elections to the four states and the Union Terri…
Mumbai, May 12 (IANS) Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday said the government’s approach towards economic growth is focused on balancing the interests of the poor, farmers, industry and labour, while stressing that industry and workers must move together for India’s long-term development.Speaking at the Special Plenary VII on Next-Gen Labour Reforms during the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 here, Mandaviya said the government is committed to creating a growth m…
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi Malik has come out in strong support of Vinesh Phogat, urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to allow the wrestler to participate in the competitions to ensure her return to international events. Vinesh, who announced her retirement hours after her disqualification from the Paris Olympics 2024. She welcomed her baby boy last July and later reversed her decision to retire. She is now eyeing a comeback aft…