New Delhi, Oct 5 (NationPress) The vibrant capital city of India celebrated World Teachers’ Day in an exhilarating manner on Sunday, as the ‘Fit India Sundays on Cycle – Special Edition’ unfolded at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium.

Teachers, students, and community members participated enthusiastically, with Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, gracing the occasion as the chief guest.

This event, part of the Fit India Movement, has blossomed into a nationwide initiative that champions fitness, sustainability, and community involvement. The special edition on Sunday was a heartfelt homage to India’s educators, the foundational pillars of society, who play a vital role in nurturing the minds and values of future generations.

While addressing the audience, Mandaviya remarked, “The presence of so many teachers here is inspiring. They serve as a source of motivation for students. By participating in the Sunday on Cycle initiative, you have a wonderful chance to enlighten children, educate society, and inspire the community. Just as cycling requires balance, so does life; only with balance can we progress.”

He also highlighted, “The Sunday on Cycle initiative has transformed into a movement. Across India, millions engage in cycling every Sunday to enhance their fitness. I am pleased to see that educators from over 10,500 locations nationwide have embraced this initiative.”

A press release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports indicated that nearly 1,000 participants were anticipated to join the cycling rally in Delhi, including representatives from the Education Department, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan, Lady Shri Ram College, and various members of the public.

The October 5th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle honored teachers, acknowledging their role in inspiring future champions while also advocating the Fit India motto of “Ek Ghanta Roz, Khel Ke Saath” (One Hour Daily with Sports).

Mandaviya urged all citizens to honor their teachers and commit to health and self-reliance: “Let’s celebrate our teachers who shape the nation. I encourage everyone, young and old, to join Fit India Sundays on Cycle and pursue a healthier, more Aatmanirbhar Bharat.”

Initiated in December 2024, Fit India Sundays on Cycle has rapidly developed into a nationwide fitness movement, motivating citizens to adopt cycling as a means to stay active, lower carbon emissions, and promote a healthier nation.