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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will lead a cycling rally in Gandhinagar as part of the Fit India Sundays initiative. Over 300 participants, including PSU employees, will join the 4.5 km ride around Swarnim Park. The nationwide event will see 50,000 cyclists across 6,000 locations promoting fitness and eco-friendly transport. WWE's Great Khali will also flag off a parallel rally in Delhi.

Key Points: Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Leads Fit India Cycling Rally in Gandhinagar

  • Mandaviya to lead 300+ participants in Gandhinagar cycling rally
  • Event spans 6,000 locations with 50,000 cyclists nationwide
  • Route covers 4.5 km around Swarnim Park
  • WWE's Great Khali to flag off Delhi edition
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Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to lead Fit India Sundays on Cycle rally in Gandhinagar with PSUs

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya to helm Gandhinagar's Fit India Sunday cycling event with PSUs, promoting fitness and sustainable transport.

"Join us in Gandhinagar to pedal for fitness and a greener future. - Mansukh Mandaviya"

Gandhinagar, July 11

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports and Labour and Employment, Mansukh Mandaviya, will be the chief guest in the Gandhinagar leg of the 31st edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, scheduled July 13. The Minister will be leading over 300 participants, including various members from various central and state Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), who are special partners for this Sunday's edition.

In total, the Fit India Sundays on Cycle will be organised in over 6,000 locations pan-India, and there will be an estimated 50,000 participants.

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In Gandhinagar, the cycling route will cover approx 4.5 kilometers around Swarnim Park, starting near Gate No. 5 of Mahatma Mandir. The rally will also see senior officials, employees, citizens, and fitness enthusiasts join hands to promote the ongoing nationwide cycling drive amplifying the message of regular physical activity, fight against obesity and sustainable transport.

In New Delhi, the event will be graced by India's only WWE Heavyweight Champion -- The Great Khali, alongside other distinguished guests and fitness enthusiasts. Over 500 cyclists are expected to join the rally that will be flagged off from the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium.

A special edition of the cycling event will also be organised in collaboration with Raahgiri Foundation in Gurgaon, which will feature an array of fun and community activities including street dance, ludo, carrom, snake & ladders, hand painting and more.

The Fit India Sundays on Cycle is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), MY Bharat and Yogasana Bharat. More than 2000 Cycling Clubs are part of the movement and actively participate every Sunday. These cycling drives are conducted by several Khelo India Centres (KICs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India Accredited Academies (KIAAs), Regional Centres (RCs), as well as various National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) across the country.

- ANI

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Priyanka N
While the event is good, I wish they'd focus more on tier-2 and tier-3 cities where fitness awareness is lower. All major events always happen in metros or state capitals. What about smaller towns? #FitIndiaShouldBeForAll
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Rohit P
The Great Khali in Delhi event! 😍 My kids are huge WWE fans. Such events make fitness fun for youth. Hope they continue these beyond just Sundays. India needs more sports icons to motivate youngsters.
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Shreya B
Wonderful to see traditional games like carrom and snake & ladders being included! � We need to bring back these desi games that kept our grandparents fit without gym memberships. More such events please!
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Karthik V
Hope they provide free bicycles for participants who can't afford them. Fitness shouldn't be only for those who can spend. Otherwise great concept - combining exercise with environmental benefits of cycling.
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Michael C
As someone who cycles to work in Bengaluru, I appreciate this initiative. But India needs better cycling infrastructure first - dedicated lanes, parking spaces and awareness among motorists. Otherwise these events remain symbolic.

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