Fit India cycling drive unites 1,000 enthusiasts

New Delhi

Over 1,000 cyclists and fitness enthusiasts gathered at JLN Stadium on Sunday morning to participate in the 26th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, a nationwide movement promoting health and fitness. Organised in collaboration with Indian Railways, the event featured actress Madhurima Tuli, wrestler Anirudh Kumar, and mountaineer Narender Kumar as special guests.

Bollywood actor and former state-level athlete Madhurima Tuli was honoured as a Fit India Icon by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Speaking at the event, she said, “Cycling has been a childhood passion. It keeps the body active and the mind fresh. I’m grateful to be part of this movement.”

With Indian Railways as special partners, railway staff and athletes participated in large numbers. The event was simultaneously held across over 10,000 locations, involving Khelo India Centres, SAI Training Centres, National Centres of Excellence, and 2,600+ cycling clubs.

The day also included Zumba, yoga, and rope skipping sessions, guided by My Bharat, Rope Skipping Federation of India, and Yogasana Bharat. Activities spanned regions from Alwar to Tinsukia and Kurukshetra to Bolpur.

Wrestler Anirudh Kumar, a gold medallist at the 2024 U23 Asian Championships, emphasized cycling’s benefits on stamina and power. Mountaineer Narender Kumar, prepping for Mount Elbrus, called the movement a symbol of youth transformation. Launched in December 2024, Fit India Sundays on Cycle has engaged over 3.5 lakh people, supported by partners like CISF, IMA, corporates, media, and educators.