Hyderabad/New Delhi, 17 January (H.S.): The 57th edition of Fit India Sunday on Cycle, under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports as part of the Fit India Movement, will take place across multiple cities nationwide on Sunday, January 18. This initiative reaffirms the Government of India's commitment to promoting fitness as a mass movement and inspiring citizens to embrace active, healthy lifestyles.

According to the Ministry, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya will participate in the cycling event in Gondal, near Rajkot in Gujarat. His involvement underscores the government's efforts to integrate physical activity into daily life and raise fitness awareness across all age groups.

Major Highlights Across CitiesA key attraction of this edition will be the Hyderabad event, organized by the Sports Authority of India in collaboration with the Telangana government at the prestigious Gachibowli Stadium.

Union Minister of Coal and Mines G. Kishan Reddy will join the program, lending further momentum to this national initiative.

The Hyderabad gathering will feature distinguished guests and participants including Shiva Sena Reddy (Chairman, Sports Authority Telangana), Pullela Gopichand (Chief National Coach and former All England champion), Deepti Vijanji (Arjuna Awardee and Paris 2024 Paralympic bronze medalist), alongside Fit India Champions, Ambassadors, and top athletes.

Their presence is expected to particularly inspire youth to incorporate fitness and sports into everyday life.

In New Delhi, the 57th edition commences at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday at Vasant Kunj (in front of DAV Public School, Pocket B-1). Indian shooter Rashmika Sehgal, gold medalist at the Asian Championship and ISSF Junior World Cup, and Mumbai City FC goalkeeper Vishal June will participate.

Event Activities and Legacy

The Hyderabad edition anticipates robust participation from citizens, youth, athletes, and fitness enthusiasts. Activities include a 6-kilometer group cycling rally, yoga sessions, warm-up drills, and community engagements, embodying the Fit India message: Fitness ka dose, aadha ghanta roz (Half an hour daily for fitness).

Hosting this event highlights Hyderabad's growing stature as a hub for sports, wellness, and active lifestyles. Gachibowli has emerged as a premier center for elite training and community sports activities alike.

Launched in December 2024, Fit India Sunday on Cycle has rapidly evolved into a nationwide, community-driven program promoting cycling as a sustainable, inclusive, and accessible form of exercise. Simultaneous events across India unite ministers, athletes, and ordinary citizens on a common platform, advancing cultures of fitness and environmental awareness.

The broader Fit India Movement began on August 29, 2019, aiming to make fitness an integral part of every citizen's daily routine and motivate people toward more active lifestyles.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Jun Sarkar