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Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Health
- Hindustan Times
Sharvari is all smiles cycling for fitness and environment as the new Young Fit India Icon in Delhi. See Pics
Updated On Jun 03, 2025 05:31 PM IST At Sundays on Cycle initiative, Sharvari was officially appointed as the Young Fit India Icon by Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya. / View Photos in a new improved layout Updated on Jun 03, 2025 05:31 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Updated on Jun 03, 2025 05:31 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Updated on Jun 03, 2025 05:31 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Updated on Jun 03, 2025 05:31 PM IST / View Photos in a new improved layout Updated on Jun 03, 2025 05:31 PM IST
Time of India
a day ago
- 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. '
Indian Express
3 days ago
- Health
- Indian Express
This word means: Sundays on Cycle
WHY NOW? Sunday (June 1) marked the 25th edition of the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative, which was dedicated as a tribute to India's armed forces under the banner of the 'Tiranga Rally' in multiple cities. Over 1,200 cyclists participated in the rally at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi, led by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya. Fit India Sundays on Cycle is a nationwide fitness initiative to combat obesity. Launched in 2024 by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the campaign aims to promote cycling as a sustainable, inclusive, and eco-friendly form of exercise. As normal physical movement becomes limited and the dependency on food and grocery delivery apps increases for a section of the urban population, getting regular exercise has become a challenge. Cycling comes in here as a budget-friendly, high-impact form of exercise that not only improves cardiovascular health and boosts mental well-being but also addresses the risks of youth obesity. Since its launch, the initiative has been held at over 5,000 locations, with participation from more than 3 lakh people. One can participate through a simple registration process on the MyBharat and Fit India website and mobile app. Several Sports Authority of India (SAI) centres and Khelo India Centres (KICs) now host a variety of fitness activities during Sundays on Cycle events. These include Zumba, rope skipping, guided yoga sessions, and free health check-ups conducted by experts from the National Centre of Sports Sciences and Research (NCSSR). Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in a recent Mann Ki Baat address, emphasised the need for nationwide awareness and collective action to reduce obesity, particularly through reducing edible oil consumption. India is grappling with a silent yet serious health crisis. Once seen as an issue limited to urban lifestyles (although still concentrated there), obesity has now spread across all sections of society, cutting across age groups, genders, and income levels. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), obesity is a chronic complex disease defined by excessive fat deposits that can impair health. On the other hand, being overweight is a condition of excessive fat deposits. The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21) stated that over 24 per cent of Indian women and 23 per cent of Indian men are obese. Of greater concern is the rising number of children under the age of five who are now classified as overweight. A Lancet study earlier this year found that in 2021, India had overtaken China to become the country with the largest number of overweight and obese older adolescents, aged between 15 and 24. This growing trend is largely driven by unhealthy eating habits, sedentary routines, and a sharp decline in physical activity — all increasingly common in modern Indian lifestyles. High levels of sugar, salt and food items are a matter of concern, especially as the MNCs producing them have shifted from high-income to low- and middle-income countries.
India Gazette
25-05-2025
- Sport
- India Gazette
"Remind everyone to take up cycling or some form of fitness": Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
New Delhi [India], May 25, (ANI): Not even the stormy skies of Delhi could stop the energy of over 300 fitness enthusiasts who cycled alongside the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in a spirited edition of Sundays on Cycle with journalists and members of the media fraternity as special guests at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi on Sunday, according to a release from Sai Media. The event saw participation from the Delhi Journalist Association, the Delhi Sports Journalist Association, athletes, and citizens. It featured a 4 km ride, with media professionals who called the experience a 'wake-up call.' 'I am glad that today's Sundays on Cycle was a success despite the rain. Our journalist friends showed up in full spirit, and it's truly heartening to witness. Journalists rarely have a peaceful routine--they work day and night. The headlines we read each morning are the result of their tireless efforts through the night. For them to continue doing this important work, staying fit is essential. That's why I invited them--to show appreciation and to gently remind everyone to take up cycling or some form of fitness,' said Minister Mandaviya in his address. 'I had a wonderful experience here today. Sundays on Cycle, an initiative by the Fit India Movement and the Sports Authority of India, is a fantastic way to stay healthy and active. I've always believed that the key to a healthy life is regular fitness. Everyone should walk for at least half an hour each day to stay fit--and now I see that cycling is just as powerful! Avoid junk food, keep moving, and stay fit,' said athlete guest Rodali Barua, Taekwondo Asian Championship Medalist, who also joined the journalists at the event.' Rakesh Thapliyal, President of the Delhi Journalist Association, expressed his gratitude and added, 'It was a wonderful experience to be invited by the Minister. Despite the rain and our late-night work schedules, so many journalists showed up--it proves fitness can be fun. Just an hour of activity like cycling can go a long way in improving health and reducing medical expenses.' Abhishek Tripathi, President of the Delhi Sports Journalist Association, said joining the Minister for Sundays on Cycle was a reality check, 'Just 3-4 km left many of us breathless! It reminded us how important fitness is, especially for media professionals who are always on the go. Cycling is not just great for our health, but also for the environment.' From Delhi's media spotlight to the royal streets of Agartala, the pedal-powered movement echoed across India at various locations, bringing together hundreds of participants. Over 120 cyclists rallied from Ujjayanta Palace, led by the Governor of Tripura as Chief Guest. Minister Tinku Roy, alongside senior officials like SB Nath, Director of Youth Affairs and Sports, and SAI's Regional Director, joined the community ride -- a symbolic push for a healthier, united Tripura. 'We were honoured to be part of this movement,' said Bicycle Mayor Gopesh Debnath, who led the ride with his Agartala Cycloholics Foundation. At SAI STC Bengaluru, 70 media members joined the cycling rally with the President and Secretary of the Media Federation of India, Arun Sharma and Amitha Sharma. With wheels turning and conversations buzzing, the ride emphasised that a fitter India starts with an informed and inspired media. The Kokrajhar edition covered a scenic 6 km stretch from SAI STC to Bodoland Secretariat, flagged off by Pritam Brahma Choudhary and Suraj Basumatary of the Press Club Kokrajhar. Bibari Brahma, a former international badminton player, also participated, adding sporting prestige to the pedal power. Despite a modest turnout, the STC Raipur event brought together 35 spirited participants, including media leaders PK Rao, State Secretary of the Media Association of India, and Manohar Singh, State President of Bharatiya Rashtriya Patrika Sangh. The cycling initiative has now rolled through 5,500+ locations and reached over 3 lakh citizens since its launch in December 2024. Social media buzzed with endorsements from icons including Sania Mirza, Milind Soman, Emraan Hashmi, John Abraham, Imtiaz Ali, Shankar Mahadevan, and Dara Singh, all lending their voices to inspire everyday fitness. With a growing chorus of support from policymakers, athletes, and civil society, Sundays on Cycle continues to roll into hearts and headlines, turning cities into cycling corridors and citizens into health ambassadors. As rain or shine events like these show, fitness waits for no weather. (ANI)
The Hindu
24-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Minister calls upon Annamayya district cadre to make Kadapa Mahanadu a success
Minister for Transport, Youth Affairs and Sports Mandipalli Ramprasad Reddy on Saturday urged the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) leaders, cadre and sympathisers from Annamayya district to participate in the Mahanadu conclave in large numbers. Addressing the party cadre at a preparatory meeting at Galiveedu mandal headquarters, Mr. Reddy underscored the importance of the three-day Mahanadu scheduled in Kadapa district for the first time from May 27 to 29. 'I expect every family member of the TDP from Annamayya district to attend and make the Mahanadu a stupendous success,' he said. Elaborate arrangements were underway, which included food and logistical support, at Ramapuram for delegates traveling via Rayachoti of Annamayya district, he said. Mr. Reddy highlighted the developmental works initiated in Annamayya district, particularly in the Rayachoti Assembly Constituency. 'The Rayachoti region, which faced perennial backwardness, is now on the path of rapid progress at multiple fronts in just six months under the coalition government,' the Minister said. The Minister said that several pending works related to drinking water in rural areas were being addressed promptly and an action plan was ready to bring Velugodu project waters to Rayachoti town. 'The works on the Mandipalli Nagireddy Srinivasapuram reservoir are progressing on a war footing to address the drinking water needs of Rayachoti region,' he said. Meanwhile, he also hoisted the party flag and paid tributes to the portrait of TDP founder N.T. Rama Rao.
