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01 NOV 2026 12:02PM by PIB Ahmedabad
The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Regional Centre Gandhinagar, in collaboration with the Fit India Movement and MY Bharat, organised the 97th edition of Fit India – Sundays on Cycle at Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, Ahmedabad, on November 1, 2026, to celebrate the spirit of Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. The programme aimed to promote national unity, physical fitness, discipline and environmental sustainability.
The event witnessed the enthusiastic participation of over 500 participants, including NCC cadets and personnel from various battalions and units across Gujarat, cycling enthusiasts and citizens. The initiative highlighted the importance of adopting an active lifestyle, strengthening community engagement and fostering collective responsibility towards building a healthier and stronger nation.
Smt. Sahila Sanson, Assistant Director, SAI Regional Centre Gandhinagar, participated in the programme. NCC personnel and cadets representing 37 Gujarat Battalion NCC, 1 Gujarat Artillery Battery NCC, 9 Gujarat Battalion NCC, 2 CTC, 1 Naval NCC, 2 Air Squadron NCC, 1 Gujarat Girls Battalion NCC, 1 Gujarat Boys Battalion NCC, 2 Gujarat Company, Gandhinagar, and 2 Independent NCC, Gandhinagar, actively participated in the event. Their participation reflected the spirit of patriotism, discipline, teamwork and national integration.
As part of the programme, NCC personnel and representatives were felicitated in recognition of their participation and contribution. Those felicitated included Subedar Inderjeet of 37 Gujarat Battalion NCC; Naib Subedar Ashok Chavan and Subedar Kuldeep of 1 Gujarat NCC Artillery; Subedar Motup, Havildar Raghu Bhai and Naik Ranjnesh Kumar of 1 Gujarat Girls Battalion NCC; Havildar Birendra Singh of 9 Gujarat Battalion NCC; Shishupal Singh of 1 Naval NCC; M. B. Rao of 1 Gujarat CTC; Havildar Mohan Singh and Havildar Akram of 1 Gujarat Battalion NCC; and Havildar Jayesh Kumar, Nikita (GCA) and Havildar Vipul of 2 Independent NCC, Gandhinagar. The felicitation recognised their contribution towards promoting fitness, discipline, national unity and community participation.
The programme began with an energetic Zumba session, followed by a range of recreational and sporting activities, including chess, foosball, Ludo, badminton, volleyball and more. These activities offered participants an opportunity to combine fitness with recreation, interaction and community engagement.
As part of the ongoing Fit India Movement, a dedicated Fit India Games Zone was also set up, where participants enthusiastically took part in traditional Indian games. The initiative encouraged people to reconnect with India’s rich sporting heritage while promoting physical activity, teamwork, coordination and healthy competition.
The programme also highlighted the BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Prescription, encouraging participants to adopt environmentally responsible practices such as avoiding single-use plastics, embracing healthy lifestyles, conserving energy, supporting local and sustainable products, reducing waste and practising responsible recycling.
By bringing together cycling, recreational sports, traditional Indian games, NCC participation and environmental awareness, the event reinforced the importance of individual and collective efforts in building a healthier, cleaner and more sustainable India.
The event reiterated the Fit India Movement’s popular message, “Fitness Ka Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz”, encouraging citizens to dedicate at least 30 minutes every day to physical activity and make fitness an integral part of their daily routine.
Celebrating the ideals of national unity and collective action inspired by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the 97th edition of Fit India – Sundays on Cycle served as a reminder that fitness, environmental consciousness and responsible citizenship are essential to building a stronger nation.
About Fit India – Sundays on Cycle
Launched by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in December 2024, Fit India – Sundays on Cycle is organised by the Sports Authority of India under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS), in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Navavrati Foundation, Fitspire, Centre for Integrative Health, MY Bharat and other partners.
The cycling initiative is conducted simultaneously across all States and Union Territories, including through SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) and Khelo India Centres (KICs).
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