{"id":3485,"date":"2025-03-19T11:37:35","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T06:07:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=3485"},"modified":"2025-03-19T11:37:35","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T06:07:35","slug":"union-minister-dr-mansukh-mandaviya-leads-fit-india-sundays-on-cycle-event-in-ahmedabad-guinness-world-record-holder-rohtash-chaudhary-joins-from-delhi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/?p=3485","title":{"rendered":"Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Leads Fit India Sundays on Cycle Event in Ahmedabad; Guinness World Record Holder Rohtash Chaudhary Joins from Delhi"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya Leads Fit India Sundays on Cycle Event in Ahmedabad; Guinness World Record Holder Rohtash Chaudhary Joins from Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
Posted On: 16 MAR 2025 4:10PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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The Fit India Sundays on Cycle event witnessed massive participation across the country, with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya leading the charge at the iconic Sabarmati Riverfront in Ahmedabad today. Organized by SAI Gandhinagar, the event saw around 650 cyclists, including members of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Gujarat, Ahmedabad Medical Association, and MPs Hasmukhbhai Patel and Dineshbhai Makwana. The event was flagged off by Paralympian athlete Bhavana Choudhary.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya in his address expressed his enthusiasm about the growing movement of “Sunday on Cycle” event. Dr. Mandaviya mentioned that the Fit India movement is progressing across the country, with “Sunday on Cycle” gradually becoming a cultural phenomenon. He highlighted that today’s event happened at over 5,000 locations, with doctors actively joining in to promote the message of a fit and obesity-free India.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Mandaviya mentioned that cycling should be encouraged as a part of daily life, whether for commuting to work or for simple tasks like grocery shopping. He also emphasized the importance of cycling for physical fitness, environmental protection, and reducing pollution.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He highlighted how cycling is a key tool in the fight against obesity, a movement initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and mentioned that cycling could potentially be linked to carbon credit schemes in the future.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He encouraged doctors to prescribe cycling as a means of maintaining health, urging the medical community to motivate patients to adopt cycling as part of their lifestyle. Dr. Mandaviya reiterated that “A healthy citizen builds a healthy society, and a healthy society can build a prosperous nation.”, and achieving the vision of a Viksit Bharat by 2047 requires the nation to stay fit, with cycling playing a crucial role in this transformation.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, in the national capital, the Fit India movement received a boost with Guinness World Record holder Rohtash Chaudhary, famously known as the “Push-up Man of India,” inspiring participants at the Major Dhyanchand National Stadium. Rohtash, who holds the record for the most push-ups (one leg raised carrying a 27.2 kg pack) in one hour, joined 500 cycling enthusiasts including doctors of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), school and college students, members of Yogasana Bharat and\u00a0 corporate professionals in the cycling event.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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\u201cSundays on Cycle is a great initiative by Fit India. The enthusiasm among participants was remarkable, but I urge everyone, especially the youth, to cycle not just on Sundays but every day,\u201d Rohtash said. Highlighting the need for fitness, he added, \u201cIndia has the third-highest number of obesity cases in the world after China and the USA. We need to be at the top in development, not obesity. Staying fit is crucial for the growth of our country.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The IMA has organized Sundays on Cycle in 25 locations across the country. Dr. Piyush Jain, Finance Secretary of the Indian Medical Association, emphasized the importance of fitness in preventing lifestyle diseases. \u201cIMA is fully committed to the Fit India movement because prevention is better than cure. It\u2019s crucial for everyone to maintain a healthy diet and exercise regularly. Cycling is a great full-body workout and also benefits mental well-being, making it an ideal exercise,\u201d he said.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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The event not only promoted cycling but also showcased the importance of overall physical fitness, with push-ups being highlighted as a simple yet effective exercise. The combination of cycling and strength training aimed to encourage participants to push their limits and embrace a healthier lifestyle.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Since its launch in December 2024 by Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative has reached over 4,500 locations across the country. The event is simultaneously held nationwide at SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), and Khelo India Centres (KICs), reinforcing the government’s commitment to promoting fitness and an active lifestyle among citizens.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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