Sri Vijaya Puram, Dec 16: Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, will flag off the ‘Fit India Cycling Tuesdays’ initiative on December 17 in New Delhi. On the same day, a cycling event will be organized by the Sports Authority of India in Sri Vijaya Puram (Port Blair).
The Sri Vijaya Puram event will feature renowned cyclists of the isles, including Deborah Herold, N. Nikita, Bobby Thapa leading a joy ride alongwith other cyclists from velodrome area to flag point under the guidance of cycling Coaches , Sh Subhendu sengupta and Anand V promoting the spirit of health and fitness.
The event at SAI STC, Port Blair, underscores the region’s commitment to promoting cycling as both a sustainable mode of transportation and a form of exercise. The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), MY Bharat, SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), Khelo India Centres (KICs), Sports Training Centres (STCs), and district administrations, is spearheading these events.
The ‘Fit India Cycling Tuesdays’ initiative will simultaneously launch at over 1,000 venues across India on December 17, with events taking place at various SAI regional centres. Following the launch, cycling events will continue nationwide every Tuesday.
The Fit India Movement, launched by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in 2019, is a cornerstone initiative aimed at making India a global sports superpower. The movement emphasizes health, fitness, and the promotion of indigenous games, aligning with the broader vision of a healthy and active nation.
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