Fit India Campaign: Sunday Cyclists Conquer India Gate.<\/p>\n
On Sunday morning at Delhi’s India Gate, Indian Army personnel joined forces with wrestler and MMA champion Sangram Singh for a cycling event organized under the Fit India campaign.<\/p>\n
Despite Delhi’s intense cold spell, over 300 cycling enthusiasts gathered at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium on Sunday morning to participate in the nationwide campaign Fit India Sundays on Cycle.<\/p>\n
The spirited cyclists began their journey from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium at 8 am, riding towards Vijay Chowk via Kartavya Path. Along the way, they paused at India Gate to capture photos, cheer each other on, and raise slogans of “Bharat Mata ki Jai!”<\/p>\n
This week\u2019s event, part of the Fit India campaign launched in December 2024, was led by wrestler and MMA champion Sangram Singh. Joining him were Indian Army personnel. The event promoted the importance of fitness through cycling\u2014an activity that also contributes to reducing Delhi’s pollution. It further highlighted the critical message of saying no to drugs.<\/p>\n
Sangram Singh, a Fit India icon, said, “I firmly believe that health is the greatest wealth, and everyone should dedicate at least half an hour daily to fitness activities. Delhi\u2019s cold weather is ideal for building health\u2014you can exercise indoors or outdoors, and the cold also boosts digestion, allowing you to enjoy your meals more freely. I\u2019ve been part of the Fit India movement since 2021, and since I was in Delhi this weekend, I couldn\u2019t miss the opportunity to join the Indian Army jawans for this cycling event. Riding alongside them was a tremendous honor. This government initiative is a wonderful step towards fostering a culture of fitness because a strong nation is built by fit citizens.<\/p>\n