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Police personnel across India joined the Fit India Sundays on Cycle campaign simultaneously in all state capitals. The initiative organized by the Youth Affairs Ministry aims to combat obesity and promote healthy lifestyles through cycling. Events featured yoga, Zumba, and participation from young sports champions who emphasized fitness importance. The campaign continues growing as a nationwide movement for collective health responsibility.

Key Points: Police Nationwide Join Fit India Sundays on Cycle for Fitness

  • Nationwide police participation in cycling events across all state capitals
  • Initiative targets obesity and drug abuse prevention through fitness
  • Events include yoga, Zumba and rope skipping alongside cycling
  • Young sports champions join to inspire public fitness awareness
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Police personnel across country join 'Fit India - Sundays on Cycle' to promote healthy living

Police forces across India participate in Fit India Sundays on Cycle campaign to promote healthy living and combat obesity through nationwide cycling events.

"We want to give a message that fitness and outdoor activities have become very important for everyone. - Delhi Police Official"

New Delhi, Aug 24

Delhi Police on Sunday took part in the nationwide 'Fit India - Sundays on Cycle' campaign at the Indira Gandhi Arena in the national capital, with the aim of spreading awareness about fitness and healthy lifestyles among citizens.

The initiative, organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), is held simultaneously in all state and union territory capitals, encouraging participation from people of all age groups.

A Delhi Police official told IANS, "Fit India is a great initiative, mainly aimed at tackling obesity and drugs, and Delhi Police support it. We want to give a message that fitness and outdoor activities have become very important for everyone."

The event also saw the participation of young sports achievers.

U-19 World Boxing Championship Gold Medalist Krisha Verma said, "As athletes, we always stay fit, but along with us, everyone else should also remain fit."

2020 Junior Asian Weightlifting Champion and Asian Championship Bronze Medalist Ananya Patil, who was also present, added, "The atmosphere is very good here, and this is a great initiative taken by Fit India. Obesity is a big problem in India, and for this, we should try to give one hour of our lives to exercise."

This edition of the campaign also witnessed large-scale participation from police forces across the country.

In Gujarat, Ahmedabad Rural Police organised a 5 km cycle rally under the initiative, with over 100 participants joining in.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Aastha Rana told IANS, "Under the Indian government's Fit India Mission 24-8-2025, we organised a cyclothon rally, yoga, Zumba and rope skipping sessions. Over 100 participants are here today."

In Rajasthan's Sikar district, police also actively participated in the campaign.

Speaking to IANS, Deputy Superintendent of Police Ajit Pal said, "Under the FIT India Movement, the Government of India and the Sports Ministry are organising Sundays on Cycle across the country. Our Rajasthan Police and DG have been tasked with educating people about fitness in every district. Yoga, Zumba, Rope Skipping and Cycling activities have been organised under this programme."

The campaign continues to grow as a nationwide movement, underlining the importance of health and fitness as a collective responsibility.

- IANS

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Priya S
Wonderful to see this! But I hope they also focus on creating proper cycling lanes in our cities. Safety first! Otherwise, such initiatives remain symbolic rather than practical.
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Ananya R
As someone who started cycling during lockdown, I can say it changed my life! Lost 8 kg and blood pressure normalized. More Indians should take up cycling - it's affordable and effective 💪
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Vikram M
Good effort but hope this isn't just a one-day event. Fitness should be regular habit, not just Sunday activity. Government should make cycling infrastructure priority in smart cities mission.
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Sarah B
Love seeing the police participate! It makes the message more impactful when authority figures lead health initiatives. Hope they continue this beyond the campaign period.
Karthik V
Excellent! We need to tackle obesity epidemic in India. Traditional Indian diets and active lifestyle were always healthy - time to return to our roots with modern adaptations 👍

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