It begins at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi…
On Tuesday, 17 December 2024, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya flagged off the 'Fit India' cycling movement at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in the national capital.
Sports minister Mandaviya said that the movement has been launched to keep the people of the country fit to build a developed nation.
Mr. Mandaviya encouraged people to make cycling part of their lives by Participating in the cycling ride from the stadium to Raisina Hills and back.
"Modi Ji has started the Fit India Movement'. The people of the country should remain fit and build a developed nation. With this aim, we have decided to go cycling for one hour every week. Today, marking the beginning, the cycling event is being held at 1000 places across the nation. We should make this a part of our life, should do cycling, stay healthy, and find the solution to pollution through cycling," Mr. Mandaviya said.
Along with the Sports Minister, Delhi witnessed elite athletes, fitness influencers and political figures including BJP Lok Sabha MP Tejashvi Surya.
Edited By: Tanvi Walia
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