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India Gazette
3 days ago
- Politics
- India Gazette
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya dedicates 25th edition of 'Sundays on Cycle' to soldiers after success of Op Sindoor
New Delhi [India], June 1 (ANI): Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya dedicated 25th edition of ''Fit India Sundays on Cycle' to soldiers after the success of Operation Sindoor which India launched on May 7 in response to the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, including one Nepali national. He participated in the 25th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' on Sunday in the national capital. Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, said that the 25th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is being organised throughout the country in over 5000 places, and this edition was dedicated to the brave soldiers who were part of Operation Sindoor. 'Today is the 25th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' and is being organised throughout the country in over 5000 places. We have dedicated this edition to our brave soldiers who were part of Operation Sindoor,' the Union Minister told ANI. Film actor Sharvari Wagh was also present on the occasion. Earlier in the day, highlighting the Union government's efforts to strengthen the country's sports ecosystem, Sunday asserted that a large number of people from different sections of society participated in the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign under the Fit India Movement in the national capital. Sood was participating in the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign in the Janakpuri area of Delhi. Speaking to mediapersons, Sood noted, 'PM Narendra Modi has taken many steps to strengthen the country's sports ecosystem. Under that, the Fit India Movement and Khelo India Movement are popular in the country. Today, hundreds of youth, children, school students, and elderly people of the Janakpuri area have come out for the 'Sunday on Cycle' campaign under the Fit India Movement to take forward that campaign of Modi ji.' Since its inception in December 2024, the Sundays on Cycle initiative has witnessed phenomenal reach--having touched over 5,500 locations and seeing participation from more than 3 lakh citizens. The movement has also garnered over 3.44 billion digital impressions, with support pouring in from icons like Sania Mirza, Milind Soman, Emraan Hashmi, John Abraham, Imtiaz Ali, Shankar Mahadevan, and the legendary Dara Singh, among others. Several Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres as well as Khelo India Centres (KICs) feature community-focused fitness activities such as zumba, rope-skipping, guided yoga sessions, and free health check-ups by experts from the National Centre of Sports Sciences and Research (NCSSR) during the Sundays on Cycle events. As per an official statement from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, with World Bicycle Day scheduled for June 3, today's event will not only reinforce the message of cycling's big role in fitness but also serve as a collective tribute to India's armed forces. (ANI)
India Gazette
18-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"The vision is a fitter Bharat": Tania Sachdev joins 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' marathon at Major Dhyan Chand Stadium
New Delhi [India], May 18 (ANI): The iconic Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium witnessed a vibrant morning of fitness and enthusiasm as the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' marathon rolled through the national capital. The event, part of a nationwide movement launched by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports in December 2024, united by a common goal, a fitter and healthier India. 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is promoting cycling as a sustainable, inclusive, and eco-friendly mode of exercise. Emphasizing the dual benefits of health and environmental sustainability. Indian chess grandmaster Tania Sachdev who was present at the event expressed her appreciation for the initiative and the enthusiastic participation. 'The vision is a fitter Bharat,' Sachdev told ANI. 'Initiatives like this are very powerful to get fitter and come together. All are very motivated, and the officials of CGST have participated in the initiative with full energy. The initiative is all about bringing India together,' she added. Sachdev, was a key member of the Indian team that clinched gold at the 45th Chess Olympiad 2024. During the Chess Olympiad held in Budapest, Hungary in September, the Indian contingent made history when both men's and women's teams secured gold medals for the first time ever. The Indian women's chess team of Harika Dronavalli, R Vaishali, Divya Deshmukh, Vantika Agarwal, and Tania Sachdev won gold after beating Azerbaijan 3.5-0.5. Harika Dronavalli, Divya Deshmukh, and Vantika Agrawal won their respective matches in the final round. While, R Vaishali drew her match against Ulviyya Fataliyeva for the first time, alongside teammates Harika Dronavalli, Vaishali Rameshbabu, Divya Deshmukh, and Vantika Agrawal. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
10-05-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
‘Rohit Sharma's days as Test opener were over…': Manjrekar minces no words in brutal take on star batter's retirement
Rohit Sharma's Test retirement might have come as a shock to some, but not to Sanjay Manjrekar. The swashbuckling opener announced the big decision ahead of the England tour, where India will travel to play five Tests and start the new World Test Championship Cycle. The poor show in home series against Bangladesh and New Zealand at home last year, followed by the Border-Gavaskar Trophy loss, put Rohit under immense pressure as the selectors were also forced to think about the future, as the veteran opener decided to relinquish his captaincy and retire from the red-ball format. Manjrekar, who is known for being vocal about his views and opinions, posted on X, referring to Rohit's poor form in the last 15 innings and raised concerns over his fitness to suggest that his days as a Test opener were already over. "164 in his last 15 innings. Out of which 10 were at home v Bangladesh & NZ. Average 10.9. With his current fitness levels…Rohit Sharma's days as Test opener were over. So…" Manjrekar wrote on X. Rohit announced his retirement on Wednesday ahead of the five-match Test series in England beginning on June 20. 'It's been an absolute honor to represent my country in whites," he wrote on Instagram announcing the big decision. 'Thank you for all the love and support over the years," he added. He scored 4,301 runs in 67 tests, an average of 40.57, with 12 centuries for the national team. The swashbuckling opener took over the red-ball captaincy charge from Virat Kohli in March 2022 and guided India to 12 wins, nine losses, and three draws while scoring 1,254 runs during that time. He also led India to the WTC final in 2023, where India lost to Australia. BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has made it clear that it was solely Rohit's decision, and nobody pressured him to make the big call. 'As far as Rohit Sharma's retirement from Test cricket is concerned, he has made his own decision. It is our policy that the players who take the decision of retirement — we do not put any pressure on them, nor do we suggest anything, nor do we say anything,' Shukla told PTI Videos. After Rohit's retirement, Shubman Gill and Jasprit Bumrah have emerged as the top contenders to take over the captaincy charge. Shubman has no experience leading the Indian Test team, and his recent red-ball record with the bat is also not up to par. On the other hand, Bumrah impressed many with his captaincy in BGT 2024-25, but fitness concerns and workload management might force BCCI to choose an alternate option.
Axios
06-05-2025
- Business
- Axios
Cycle Brewing to close downtown St. Petersburg taproom
After 12 years, Cycle Brewing will close its downtown St. Petersburg taproom this month, the founder announced over the weekend. Why it matters: Cycle is the oldest brewery in a city now defined by its selection of craft beer, and its Central Avenue taproom has been a constant in an ever-changing downtown. State of play: The exact closing date will be announced "hopefully with some notice," founder Doug Dozark said in a video posted on social media. It will definitely be by the end of the month, he said. Dozark didn't say why the taproom is closing. But brewing will continue at Cycle's production warehouse off Fifth Avenue South, he said. What they're saying:"After we resolve permitting issues, we hope to open something in the warehouse by this summer that could include retail bottle sales and eventually on-site consumption," Dozark told St. Pete Rising. 💭 Kathryn's thought bubble: Cycle is known for its barrel-aged stouts, but my go-to is their Crank IPA — and, hot take, I happen to think it's the best beer in St. Pete. Aside from losing my favorite brew — Dozark in his video said, "This batch of Crank is the last batch of Crank" — this feels like Wayward Goose all over again.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cycle, Sizzle, Cinco celebrates 3 big events in Spartanburg this weekend
Spartanburg, S.C. (WSPA)- It's a big weekend in downtown Spartanburg with Cycle, Sizzle, Cinco. On Friday, some of the fastest men and women on wheels will cycle around the downtown Spartanburg course. It's a half-mile loop around downtown The Crit was started as part of PAL's Bike Town Spartanburg initiative, which earned the City of Spartanburg's bicycle-friendly status from the League of American Bicyclists, the first of this type of designation in South Carolina. The Crit is hosted by PAL: Play. Advocate. Live Well and is their top fundraising event. PAL's mission is to advance active living, promote healthy eating, and foster health equity. Organizers said proceeds from this event help build new trails, expand wellness in schools, and make local food more affordable. Saturday, Cribbs Kitchen and Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas host the 10th Annual Cribbs Kitchen Burger Cook-Off. Since 2015, the Cook-Off has raised $650,000+ for CCP. It's helping local families access life-saving treatment, transportation, and essential resources during cancer treatment. You'll have 17 creative burgers crafted by local chefs and restaurateurs, live music and the chance to vote in the People's Choice Award. Join from Noon to 6 p.m. for $12 tickets. Organizers said the burgers run out quickly, so get there early. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
