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India Gazette
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- Lifestyle
- India Gazette
Telangana Runners Association organises inaugural edition of 'Telangana Run 2025'
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], June 8 (ANI): The inaugural edition of 'Telangana Run 2025' was organised in Hyderabad by the Telangana Runners' Association to promote fitness. Race Director of Telangana Runners Association Dr. Soma Jagan Mohan Reddy said, 'This is the first time we are organising Telangana run.... This is the first time we are using the state's name instead of the city's name. This run is organised to promote running throughout the state'. Participant RVS Reddy said, '...This effort is a stupendous effort brought up by these people... The way we live today, we mould our lifestyles to become very lethargic and unmoving. The active part of life has gone, and the daily exercises have gone. The major aim of this effort is to bring that active part of life to the people and make them active. Earlier today, the Indian Railways, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, flagged off the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' initiative from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Delhi on Sunday. The initiative aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle among to mediapersons at the event, Actress Madhurima Tuli spoke about her experience and stated, 'I am proud that I have been a part of this movement. 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is very important because sports are essential for our mental and physical fitness. This is a very good initiative by our Prime Minister, Narendra Modi. The Fit India initiative needs to be spread across the world...'The event saw participation from fitness enthusiasts, officials, and celebrities who cycled alongside hundreds of participants to support the under the umbrella of the Fit India Movement--a nationwide campaign launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to encourage fitness in daily life--the event marked another milestone in India's growing culture of fitness awareness. Earlier, on June 1, the 25th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was celebrated as the Tiranga Cycling Rally across various parts of the than 15,000 cyclists from over 5,000 locations took part, highlighting a powerful blend of patriotism, fitness, and environmental consciousness, according to a press release by the Sports Authority of India (SAI). (ANI)
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Fit India Sundays on Cycle rally salutes India's armed forces
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Sharvari lead over 1500 cyclists. The event was part of a nationwide tribute to India's armed forces and marked the 25th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle 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. '
Hans India
01-06-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Energetically working to make India sporting powerhouse: PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Mansukh Mandaviya
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday greeted Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on his birthday. PM Modi said that Mandaviya has been energetically working towards making India a sporting powerhouse and empowering our youth. He praised the minister for his efforts towards the welfare of the party workers. 'Best wishes to Shri Mansukh Mandaviya Ji on his birthday. He is energetically working towards making India a sporting powerhouse and empowering our youth. Equally commendable are his efforts towards the welfare of our workers, who play a key role in building a self-reliant India. May he lead a long and healthy life,' said PM Modi in his post on X. Mansukh Mandaviya, on his birthday, led the 25th edition of the nationwide initiative 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' in Delhi, which has been dedicated to the brave soldiers involved in Operation Sindoor. 'Today's edition is a tribute to our bravehearts who were part of Operation Sindoor. It is heartening to see citizens across the country pedal together for fitness and for our nation's heroes,' he said The Minister led 'The Fit Sunday' movement, which also rolled out with enthusiasm and patriotic fervour across over 5,000 locations. "Over the past 24 Sundays, regular cycling has been conducted as part of a continued effort to promote the Fit India Movement. While not every ride is about endurance cycling, the Sunday on Cycle initiative has grown into a national movement..., " he added. Mandaviya was also greeted by his cabinet colleague and Union Minister Nitin Gadkari 'My colleague in the Union Cabinet, Shri @mansukhmandviya ji, I wish you a very happy birthday. I pray to God for your good health, long life and happy life,' Gadkari wrote on his X handle. Minister Mandaviya was born on this day in 1972 in Gujarat's Bhavnagar. In 2002, at the age of 28, he was elected to serve as the youngest MLA in Gujarat. He first became the Union Minister in 2016. He was inducted as the Minister of State in the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Minister of State in the Ministry of Shipping, and Minister of State in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers. He was inducted into Modi's cabinet as MoS (independent charge) of the Ministry of Shipping, and MoS in the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers in 2019. In 2021, Mandaviya was promoted to the cabinet rank and appointed the Minister of Health and Family Welfare during the cabinet reshuffle by Prime Minister Modi in July 2021. He was again inducted into the Modi 3.0 cabinet in 2024 and was appointed as a Union Minister of Labour & Employment and Youth Affairs & Sports.
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)
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Business Standard
04-05-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Mandaviya joins 'Fit India' cycling drive, stresses benefits of exercise
Mandaviya highlighted the significance of physical activity in today's increasingly digital world ANI Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, participated in the 21st edition of the 'Fit India Sunday on Cycle' campaign, promoting fitness and environmental awareness through regular cycling. The initiative, which has gained traction across the country, aims to encourage citizens to adopt healthier lifestyles and reduce pollution through sustainable practices. Mandaviya highlighted the significance of physical activity in today's increasingly digital world. "This is the 21st edition of 'Sunday on Cycle'. Teachers of the country have given a message to the country... 'Sunday on Cycle' keeps us healthy," he said. Stressing the need to strike a balance between digital engagement and physical well-being, the Union Minister remarked, "Physical activity is very important to stay healthy. Today, we have become digital but are missing out on physical." He also pointed to the broader environmental benefits of cycling, stating, "We can also solve pollution through cycling." The 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI) and MY Bharat. Events are simultaneously held across Sports Authority of India regional centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) and the Khelo India centres (KICs) across the country. Till now, 'FIT India Sundays on Cycle' has been organised nationwide across 4200-plus locations, witnessing the participation of more than 2 lakh individuals. The movement also promotes environment-friendly practices to decrease air pollution levels across the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Fit India' initiative in 2019 with the motto of promoting a healthy and active lifestyle among citizens. (Only the headline and picture of this report may have been reworked by the Business Standard staff; the rest of the content is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)
