Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Mansukh Mandaviya led the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle’ initiative in his constituency of Upleta in Porbandar, Gujarat today, to boost the enthusiasm for the cycling event further.
The Fit India movement took a significant stride towards a healthier and greener India with the launch of ‘Fit India Cycling Drive’ this morning at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium here
“Evening calm sets the stage for new dreams,” the Chief Minister said in a post on ‘X’ along with a short video of his cycle ride, probably mesmerized by the cool evening sea breeze. While riding the high-end model cycle, he was also humming a number from an old Tamil film.
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India did well as hosts in the Asian Track Cycling Championship for both able-bodied and special cyclists in February this year.
A large number of veterans, veer naris, school children and community members participated in the flagging off ceremony and encouraged the team members.
Physically active was defined as engaging in at least light physical activity, such as walking, cycling, swimming, gardening, or dancing, for at least four hours weekly.
According to a global survey of nearly 40,000 adults, how people perceive their own neighbourhoods may have a lot to do with whether they choose to walk or cycle.
The women's hockey team will play in its second group-stage match, as the badminton and table tennis teams try to advance into the knockout rounds with a 5-0 victory over Pakistan.
Vingegaard, who finished second behind Tadej Pogacar last year, has become the first Danish rider to have won the competition since Bjarne Riis in 1996.
