Commonwealth Games Day celebration through Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Ahmedabad on May 24
Ahmedabad, May 21
India is set to celebrate Commonwealth Games Day nationwide at more than 8,000 locations through Fit India Sundays on Cycle, marking a nationwide push towards fitness and sporting excellence.
The 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle will be organised in Ahmedabad on 24 May in the spirit of the Commonwealth Games movement, celebrating sportsmanship, unity, fitness and national pride, according to a press release.
Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports and Labour & Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, along with Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi, will lead the event from Ahmedabad.
The theme for this edition, "A New Icon for a Fitter India - Pedalling to 2030," reflects the vision of preparing India for CWG 2030 through fitness, unity and sporting spirit.
A special CWG-themed exhibition will also be inaugurated during the event, showcasing India's sporting achievements over the last 12 years, alongside flagship initiatives such as the Khelo India Mission and Sports Goods Manufacturing initiatives.
The initiative is being seen as a significant step towards making sports a true people's movement. "Fitness Apnao, Khel Sanskriti Badhao" remains the core message of the campaign.
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, along with Commonwealth and Olympic medallists including Rajani Etimarpu (Hockey), Gurjit Kaur (Hockey), Sonika Tandi (Hockey), Ankur Mittal (Shooting), Trupti Murgunde (Badminton) and Anjum Modgil (Shooting), as well as youth icons and thousands of cyclists, will participate in the event.
Union Ministers, State Ministers, MPs and public representatives will participate in their respective regions, further strengthening Sports Jan Bhagidari across the country.
In the run-up to the CWG Day celebration, a nationwide quiz competition, reel-making contest and torch design competition were organised on the MY Bharat platform, which saw participation from more than one lakh youngsters, reflecting their enthusiasm for the CWG.
"Fitness ka Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz" has now become a nationwide fitness mantra, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting it in Mann Ki Baat as a key step towards transforming sports culture into a true Jan Andolan.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle has emerged as one of the country's largest community fitness movements, reaching 3.07 lakh locations across 74 editions, with participation from over 50 lakh cyclists and engagement from more than 7 crore Indians nationwide.
Activities such as Yoga, Zumba, quiz contests, reel-making and torch design competitions are also being organised to encourage greater public participation while reinforcing the vision for CWG 2030 and India's broader sporting aspirations.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Great initiative but I hope the government doesn't overspend on these events. Remember how the 2010 CWG was marred by controversies? Let's focus on sustainable development and actual sports infrastructure for athletes at all levels. The idea is nice but execution matters more.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle has become a movement indeed! I participated in the last edition in Bangalore with my family. It's not just about fitness—it's about reclaiming our roads and promoting clean transport. Let's hope Gujarat sets an example this Sunday.
Interesting to see India's sporting culture evolving. As someone who follows Indian sports from abroad, these community-level initiatives can create a lasting impact. Hope to see more international cyclists participating in future editions.
The quiz competition for youngsters is a smart move! Got my nephew interested in Commonwealth Games history through that. It's good to see sports education becoming fun and not just another textbook lesson.
"Fitness ka Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz"—this has genuinely changed my daily routine! Started cycling 30 minutes every morning after hearing the PM's Mann Ki Baat. Lost 5 kgs in a month. What the article doesn't mention is how these events also boost local businesses and tourism in host cities.
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