Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya leads Fit India Sundays on Cycle in New Delhi in collaboration with Yogasana Bharat; Says Even One Pedal in cycle is Making India a Fitness Powerhouse

The Fit India Sundays on Cycle event rolled out in full force at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here today in presence of Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya. Organised in collaboration with Yogasana Bharat nationwide, the event in the national capital was also graced by an inspiring lineup of athletes and celebrities, including actress and newly inducted Fit India Ambassador Mia Maelzer, Olympian racewalker Priyanka Goswami, former Indian women’s hockey captain Rani Rampal, taekwondo champion Rodali Barua, and Indian actress Madhurima Tuli, who is also a Fit India icon.

The cycling event came on the heels of the International Yoga Day which was celebrated on June 21. Addressing the media, Dr. Mandaviya said, “This Sunday’s cycling is even more special. Yesterday, yoga events were held across 6,000+ locations nationwide, and over one crore people participated across 10 lakh+ venues. Under Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision, Fit India has become a movement. When we put even one pedal in the cycle forward, we are making India a fitness powerhouse. From yoga yesterday, to cycling today, and Olympic Day tomorrow—this fitness revolution is connecting every Indian.”

The Fit India Sundays on Cycle event saw a 5000-strong capacity in Pandharpur, Maharashtra; the event graced by Hon’ble Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Smt. Raksha Khadse. A total of 90 cycling clubs took part in the rally. “The Pandharpur Fit India Sundays on Cycle symbolises Hon’ble Prime Minister’s message of ‘Vikas Bhi Virasat Bhi aur Fitness Bhi’,” mentioned Smt. Khadse.

Actress Mia Maelzer, meanwhile, expressed excitement on attending the event in New Delhi. “There’s nothing more fulfilling than doing something meaningful for my country. When I cycled today, I felt like flying— it was a total butterfly moment! It’s not just about staying fit, it’s also an answer to climate change, especially for Delhi. I’m grateful to the Hon’ble Prime Minister and the Hon’ble Sports Minister for giving such a strong push to youth fitness and engagement.”

Olympian Priyanka Goswami echoed the message, saying, “We must strive to keep our bodies active. Whether it’s urban or rural India, we all have to take PM Modi’s message of ‘Fitness ki dose, aadha ghanta roz’ seriously. Cycling brings back the joy of movement—it keeps the legs strong and boosts health.”