Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led Fit India Movement’s flagship programme, Sundays on Cycle, here this morning. The ride was flagged off from the Gateway of India with more than 500 cyclists constituting wellness experts, various cycle clubs and individual fitness enthusiasts joining from across the country. The cycling event was also held simultaneously at the Dhyanchand National Stadium in New Delhi with over 170 riders including Shivani Pawar, bronze medallist at 2024 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship and 2025 National Games gold medalist, joining along among others.Besides riding for good health, the message of this week’s Sunday’s on Cycle was #FightObesity. The initiative was started on December 17 last year and has already been hosted in over 3500 locations across India. It has an aim to create awareness among the masses to lead a fit and healthy lifestyle through cycling, while also promoting a solution for pollution. The event was held at the gateway of India and also at the national stadium in Delhi.
