- A host of special guests, including Union Minister Raksha Khadse, Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, wrestler and fitness enthusiast Sangram Singh, and wellness guru Mickey Mehta will grace the event
- The Carnival, a three-day fitness and wellness festival, to take place on March 16, 17, 18
- The event will also be used to unveil the mascot, logo and anthem of the upcoming Khelo India Para Games, scheduled between March 20 and 27 in the national capital
NE SPORTS BUREAU
NEW DELHI, MAR 15
The first-ever Fit India Carnival will be inaugurated by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya at the JLN Stadium in Delhi on Sunday.
Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports, Smt Raksha Khadse and a host of special guests, including Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, wrestler and fitness enthusiast Sangram Singh, and wellness guru Mickey Mehta will grace the event.
The event will also be used to unveil the mascot, logo and anthem of the upcoming Khelo India Para Games, scheduled between March 20 and 27 in the national capital.
The Fit India Carnival, a three-day fitness and wellness festival, to take place on March 16, 17, 18, aims to promote a healthy and active lifestyle, aligning with the Fit India Movement’s vision of a fitter, healthier, and obesity-free nation. The chief guests will also indulge in lively interaction, including fun fitness challenges.
A host of sports activities, including rope skipping, stationary cycling, arm wrestling, cricket bowling, squat and push-up challenges, etc will be the highlights over the three days at the Fit India carnival. There will also be presence of Sports Authority of India National Centre of Sports Sciences and Research (NCSSR) doctors, nutritionists and psychologists who will provide assessments free of cost to people visiting the carnival.
Captivating performances, including Kalaripayattu, Mallakhamb and Gatka acts, as well as cultural performances centered on the theme of “Fitness through Dance”, LIVE DJ music, band performances, etc. will take place over the course of the three days.
Mandaviya to lead ‘Sundays on Cycle’ in Ahmedabad
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the ‘Fit India Sunday on Cycle’ initiative to encourage people to embrace fitness and adopt a healthier lifestyle, on Sabarmati Riverfront here on Sunday at 7 am.
The program emphasises the importance of physical well-being, highlighting that a healthy body is key to achieving success.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya are actively championing the ‘Fit India’ movement, aiming to create a culture of fitness and well-being across the nation.
