Over 500 join Fit India cycling event in Ahmedabad

Gandhinagar: More than 500 people, including National Cadet Corps (NCC) personnel, participated in the 97th edition of ‘Fit India - Sundays on Cycle’ held in Ahmedabad on Sunday as part of National Unity Day celebrations.Organised by the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Regional Centre, Gandhinagar, in collaboration with the Fit India Movement and MY Bharat at the Veer Savarkar Sports Complex, the event drew fitness enthusiasts from different walks of life, according to an official statement.The statement said over 500 participants, including cadets and jawans from various NCC battalions and units across Gujarat, enthusiastically joined the programme. The initiative aimed to encourage citizens to adopt an active lifestyle, promote collective participation, and contribute towards building a healthy and strong nation.The programme began with a Zumba session, followed by recreational and sporting activities such as chess, foosball, ludo, badminton, and volleyball. A special ‘Fit India Games Zone’ was also set up to encourage participants to engage in traditional Indian games and reconnect with the country’s sporting heritage.Officers and personnel from various NCC units were felicitated for their contribution to promoting fitness, discipline, and national unity. The event also highlighted sustainable lifestyle practices, including reducing the use of single-use plastic, conserving energy, minimising waste, recycling, and promoting locally made sustainable products.Participants were encouraged to dedicate at least 30 minutes daily to physical activity and make fitness an integral part of their everyday routine, the statement added.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Ahmedabad | Silver Rate in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad | Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Petrol Price in Ahmedabad | Diesel Price in Ahmedabad | CNG Price in Ahmedabad | LPG Price in AhmedabadStay updated with the latest Ahmedabad news. Download the TOI App.