New Delhi, Apr 19 (PT) Olympian Geeta Phogat joined 1000 women at Delhi’s Major Dhyanchand National Stadium as part of a special edition of the weekly Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative that was started by Sports Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya.
Held simultaneously across the country, the special edition saw participation at more than 2000 locations, making it one of the largest coordinated grassroots fitness movements under the Fit India campaign.
From metropolitan cities to smaller towns, women came together in large numbers to take part in cycling rallies and fitness activities, reinforcing the importance of physical well-being and collective engagement.
The flagship event, which was held in Delhi, saw the coming together of sporting powerhouses like wrestler Phogat, boxer Saweety Boora, judoka and MTV Roadies finalist Priya Sharma, Fit India Icon Milind Soman, Fit India Champion and actress Ragini Dwivedi, Fit India Champion Ankita Konwar as special guests.
The Delhi event also witnessed enthusiastic participation from students of leading girls’ colleges of the city, My Bharat volunteers, representatives from the Cycle Federation of India, and Yogasana Bharat, Rope Skipping team, among others.
The initiative, which is aimed to encourage women to adopt cycling as a simple, sustainable, and effective fitness activity, also promotes the larger message of an active and healthy lifestyle.
After an hour of fun fitness activities, the women pedalled around the iconic India Gate. PTI KHS KHS UNG
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