Union Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya leads youth in fitness activities

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the 94th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi, bringing together over 500 cyclists and more than 1,000 participants to champion the message of a drug-free youth and a healthier India.

The event, centred on the theme ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat’, witnessed the participation of medallists from the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, including Ms. Prachi Chaudhary, Ms. Parul Chaudhary, Jay Kumar and Shri Raj Kumar Pal.

The event commenced at 6:00 AM at Namo Ghat with a meditation session led by Dr. Nivedita Shreyans, Director, Youth Affairs, Heartfulness Institute, Kanha Shantivanam, Hyderabad, highlighting the importance of mental well-being alongside physical fitness in leading a healthy life. A vibrant Kathak performance and a high-energy Zumba session followed, bringing together cultural expression, movement and community participation to promote holistic well-being. (UPDATED ON 11TH OCTOBER 2026)