Delhi Cyclists Ride for Fitness, Unity and a Sustainable Planet

New Delhi, November 1: Fitness enthusiasts across Delhi came together on a cool November morning to take part in the 97th edition of Fit India Sunday on Cycle. The celebration marked National Unity Day and the BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week and was held at the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex in Talkatora Stadium.

About 1,000 participants gathered for the event, which was part of a nationwide campaign organised by Fit India. The theme of the edition, 'One Week, Seven Actions, One Planet', reflected the link between personal health and environmental responsibility.

The morning began with a Nasha Mukt Bharat pledge, led by Pankhuri Srivastava, a Fit India Ambassador and yoga and meditation coach. Participants were asked to choose a healthy and drug-free lifestyle and contribute to a stronger community.

Speaking at the event, special guest Deepak Sharma, a jailer and renowned bodybuilder, said the energy at the venue was extraordinary. He said responsible citizens must take part in such initiatives and integrate fitness into everyday life. He also highlighted that nearly 37 lakh people across the country had joined Sunday on Cycle in under two years, showing how awareness about fitness is growing.

Sharma, who has won several All India Civil Services and national-level awards, urged people to follow the principle of half an hour of fitness every day.

Along with him, national-level table tennis player, fitness coach and certified yoga instructor Jyoti Bharti and Fit India Ambassador Pankhuri Srivastava were part of the programme.

A five-kilometre cycling ride was organised on a predetermined route. The ride included several interactive activities designed to engage participants of all age groups.

The event attracted a strong presence from the fields of academia and yoga. Members of the Navyog community included Santosh Srivastava, Swadesh Singh, Yogesh Sharma, Krishna Kanhaiya and yoga guru Navdeep Joshi, founder of Navyog Gram. Representatives of Namo Clubs, the Cycling Advisory Committee and the Turbenators Cycling Club, including Jagdeep Singh Puri and Dalip Singh Sabharwal, also joined the celebration.

The 97th edition was supported by Rahgiri Foundation, My Bharat, Fitspire, the Cycling Federation of India, the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the National Cadet Corps, the National Service Scheme, Mission LiFE and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.