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Mary Kom Cycles Down Memory Lane at Fit India Sundays Event in Delhi

Olympic medalist boxer Mary Kom participated in the 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' event in Delhi, promoting physical activity and healthy lifestyles. She shared how the event evoked fond memories of her childhood and her early introduction to sports through cycling. The weekly initiative is organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports along with various sports federations and is conducted simultaneously across all Indian states and union territories. Launched in December 2024 under Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the program supports Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of making fitness a way of life to address health and environmental issues.

Key Points: Mary Kom Joins Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Delhi

  • Mary Kom promotes fitness
  • Event part of national Fit India Movement
  • Cycling drive held nationwide weekly
  • Initiative launched under sports ministry
  • Aims to combat obesity and pollution
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Delhi: Boxer and Olympic medalist Mary Kom participates in 'Fit India Sundays' on Cycle

Olympic boxer Mary Kom participates in Fit India Sundays cycling event, sharing childhood memories and promoting national fitness movement.

"This event really brought back memories of my childhood, specifically the time when I first started getting into sports. - Mary Kom"

New Delhi, March 29

Indian boxer and Olympic medalist Mary Kom took part in the Fit India Sundays on Cycle event here, aimed at promoting fitness and healthy lifestyles.

Speaking at the event, Mary Kom said, "I want to say thanks to the organisers for organising this 'Sunday on Cycles' event, which is actually part of the 'Fit India Movement'... I am personally very concerned about my fitness."

She thanked the organisers for the initiative and highlighted the importance of staying physically active, recalling how cycling and sports have been an integral part of her childhood.

She added, "This event really brought back memories of my childhood, specifically the time when I first started getting into sports. I used to have a small bicycle back then, and I used it for everything... The kind of physical activity is absolutely essential."

The Fit India Sundays on Cycle is organised every week by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, the Sports Authority of India, along with partners the Cycling Federation of India, Mallakhamb association, Kudo association, NaMo Cycling Clubs, Indian Rope Skipping Federation, My Bharat and Yogasana Bharat.

The cycling drive is conducted simultaneously across all States and Union Territories, including SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOES), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) and Khelo India Centres (KICs).

Launched in December 2024 under the guidance of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, Fit India Sundays on Cycle continues to grow as a powerful symbol of community-driven wellness. With lakhs of citizens participating across thousands of locations every week, the initiative reinforces the vision of Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi--to make fitness a way of life while addressing critical challenges such as obesity and pollution.

- ANI

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Priya S
Love this! It's so important to have role models who talk about fitness in a relatable way. Her childhood cycling story is something many of us can connect with. Hope this encourages more people, especially women and girls, to take up cycling.
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Rohit P
A good initiative, but I hope the government is also focusing on creating safe cycling infrastructure in our cities. Promoting cycling is great, but without proper cycle tracks, it can be dangerous on Indian roads. Safety should be the priority.
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Sarah B
As someone who recently moved to Delhi, I find these community fitness events wonderful. They foster a great sense of belonging. Kudos to Mary Kom for leading by example. Makes me want to dust off my old bicycle!
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Vikram M
Fit India Movement is a much-needed campaign for our country. With rising lifestyle diseases, getting people to be more active is crucial. Having icons like Mary Kom associated gives it tremendous credibility. Jai Hind!
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Karthik V
While the event is good, I hope the participation is genuine and not just a photo-op for officials. The real success will be measured by whether people continue cycling beyond the Sunday event. Sustainability is key.
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Meera T
This brings back so many memories! We used to cycle everywhere as kids. It's a

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