Fit India Sundays on Cycle 97th edition marks Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Synopsis
The 97th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle brought 1,000 cyclists to Talkatora Stadium on 1 November to mark Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week. With nearly 37 lakh participants across 31,000 locations since December 2024, the campaign is quietly building one of India's largest grassroots fitness movements — one Sunday at a time.
Key Takeaways
The 97th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle was held on 1 November 2026 at Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi .
The event commemorated Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week under the theme 'One Week, Seven Actions.
Around 1,000 fitness enthusiasts participated in New Delhi, with simultaneous events across the country.
Since its launch in December 2024 , the campaign has reached nearly 37 lakh participants across 31,000-plus locations .
The morning included a 5-km cycling ride , yoga, Zumba, and a Nasha Mukt Bharat pledge led by Fit India Ambassador Pankhuri Srivastava .
The 97th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle (SoC) was held on 1 November 2026 at the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex, Talkatora Stadium in New Delhi, commemorating Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and the BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week under the theme 'One Week, Seven Actions. One Planet'. Around 1,000 fitness enthusiasts gathered in the national capital on a cool November morning as temperatures dipped across Delhi.
Campaign Milestones
Since its launch in December 2024, the Sundays on Cycle campaign — organised by Fit India — has drawn nearly 37 lakh participants from approximately 31,000 locations across India, reflecting close to two years of consistent weekly engagement. The 97th edition also witnessed simultaneous participation at multiple locations across the country, underscoring the campaign's growing reach beyond the capital.
Special Guests and Inspiring Voices
Special guest Deepak Sharma, a jailor and accomplished bodybuilder with several All India Civil Services and national-level accolades, addressed the gathering. 'The energy of fitness here is truly vibrant, and it is encouraging to see the youth embracing this initiative so enthusiastically. As responsible citizens, we must actively participate in such events and make fitness an integral part of our daily lives,' he said. Sharma added that the near-37 lakh nationwide participation in under two years reflects growing fitness consciousness, urging citizens to live by the motto — 'Fitness Ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz'.
Other notable guests included Jyoti Bharti, a national-level table tennis player, fitness coach, and certified yoga instructor, and Pankhuri Srivastava, yoga and meditation coach and Fit India Ambassador, who led the Nasha Mukt Bharat pledge at the start of the event.
Prominent Participants and Community Representation
Eminent representatives from the Navyoga community joined the event, including Santosh Srivastava, Finance Officer at Shri Lal Bahadur Shastri National Sanskrit University; Swadesh Singh from the Department of Political Science, University of Delhi; Yogesh Sharma, Assistant Professor at Kalindi College, University of Delhi; Krishna Kanhaiya, Yoga Expert at NCERT; and Yoga Guru Navdeep Joshi, Founder of Navyoga Gram. Representatives from NaMo Clubs and the Cycling Advisory Committee — including Jagdeep Singh Puri of Turbanators Cycling Club and Dalip Singh Sabharwal, Member of the Cycling Advisory Committee — also participated.
Activities and Format
The morning featured a 5-km cycling ride along a designated route, complemented by a dedicated Yoga Corner, light Zumba sessions, a photo booth, and an interactive Game Zone powered by the Raahgiri Foundation. The event was organised with support from partners including Raahgiri Foundation, MY Bharat, Fitspire, the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, the National Cadet Corps (NCC), the National Service Scheme (NSS), Mission LiFE, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
With the campaign now spanning 31,000-plus locations nationwide, Fit India Sundays on Cycle is steadily evolving into a community-driven movement aimed at making cycling, physical activity, and sustainable living an everyday practice for citizens across age groups.
Point of View
000 locations in under two years is a credible grassroots number — but the story mainstream coverage tends to skip is whether these participants are returning weekly or are one-time sign-ins inflating the cumulative figure. The BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week tie-in also signals an attempt to position India's domestic fitness campaigns within a global climate narrative, a framing worth watching as Mission LiFE expands. The real measure of the initiative's success will be whether it shifts cycling from a weekend novelty to a daily commute choice in Indian cities.
NationPress
1 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fit India Sundays on Cycle?
Fit India Sundays on Cycle (SoC) is a weekly cycling campaign organised by the Fit India movement, held every Sunday at locations across India. Since its launch in December 2024, it has drawn nearly 37 lakh participants from around 31,000 locations nationwide.
What was the theme of the 97th edition of Sundays on Cycle?
The 97th edition was held under the theme 'One Week, Seven Actions. One Planet', marking both Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and the BRICS Sustainable Lifestyle Week. The event took place on 1 November 2026 at the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Swimming Pool Complex, Talkatora Stadium, New Delhi.
How many people have participated in Sundays on Cycle since its launch?
Nearly 37 lakh participants from approximately 31,000 locations across India have taken part in the campaign since it was launched in December 2024, reflecting close to two years of consistent weekly participation.
Who were the special guests at the 97th Sundays on Cycle event?
Special guests included Deepak Sharma, a jailor and accomplished bodybuilder with national-level accolades; Jyoti Bharti, a national-level table tennis player and yoga instructor; and Pankhuri Srivastava, a Fit India Ambassador and yoga coach who led the Nasha Mukt Bharat pledge.
What activities were held at the 97th Sundays on Cycle edition?
The event featured a 5-km cycling ride, a dedicated Yoga Corner, Zumba sessions, a photo booth, an interactive Game Zone by the Raahgiri Foundation, and engagement stalls. It was supported by partners including CFI, NCC, NSS, MY Bharat, Mission LiFE, and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
