Fit India cycling event at BHU on July 20
on July 20. It will be flagged off by Olympic medallist and Arjuna Awardee hockey player Lalit Kumar Upadhyay.
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According to the organisers, the event will be attended by Union ministers Mansukh Mandaviya and Raksha Nikhil Khadse.
The initiative aims to promote an active and healthy lifestyle among Indians to fight obesity and present cycling as a solution to rising pollution levels across the sub-continent.
Starting from Birla Hostel C, the cycle rally will pass through Morvi Hostel, Vishwanath Temple and Kasturba Girls Hostel before reaching Birla Hostel C, the endpoint. T-shirts and refreshments will be provided to the participants.
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