Fit India Sundays on Cycle rally salutes India's armed forces
The 25th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was celebrated in various parts of the country on Sunday morning as Tiranga Cycling Rally. In Delhi, Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports
Mansukh Mandaviya
led over 1,500 cyclists at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium. He was accompanied by actress Sharvari, Olympic medalist
Yogeshwar Dutt
, cricketer Saba Karim, and wrestler Sarita Mor.
Held ahead of World Bicycle Day (June 3), the event paid tribute to the armed forces. Olympic medalist Yogeshwar Dutt.
Former cricketer Saba Karim and Olympic medallist Yogeshwar Dutt
Emphasising the significance of this edition, the minister said, 'This Tiranga Rally is a salute to our jawans and their sacrifice.' Sharvari, who was honoured as the Young Fit India Icon, added, 'This cycle rally is even more significant because it's for our brave soldiers.' Olympian and wrestling champion Yogeshwar Dutt called the initiative 'a movement that links national health with national pride'. He remarked, 'Young kids, senior citizens, all are participating – that's the power of this campaign.
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