Is Varanasi Ready for Fit India Sundays to Celebrate Commonwealth Games 2030?
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Varanasi, Dec 6 (NationPress) The forthcoming edition of Fit India Sundays on cycle in Varanasi aims to celebrate India’s hosting of the Commonwealth Games 2030.
Continuing Kashi’s rich tradition of art, culture, and sporting excellence, the event will feature:
Pandit Sajan Mishra – a renowned vocalist from the Banaras Gharana and a Padma Bhushan awardee
Sanju Sahaj – a distinguished tabla artist from Banaras Gharana
Sunil Singh – an Indian weightlifter and silver medallist at the 2025 Asian Youth Weightlifting Championship
Divya Singh – former captain of the Indian Women’s Basketball Team and celebrated sportsperson from Varanasi
Pratima Singh – a former Indian basketball player, part of the renowned Singh Sisters, who have significantly advanced basketball in the nation
Pooja Sihag – an Indian freestyle wrestler, bronze medallist from CWG 2022, and holder of multiple Asian and national medals
Priyanka Goswami – an Olympian race walker, silver medallist at CWG 2022, and one of India's top race walkers
This edition encapsulates the vibrant essence of Varanasi’s ghats and streets, featuring national-level fitness sessions, Zumba, dance, and yoga, making it one of the city’s largest fitness festivities. Hundreds of locals, students, security personnel, and cultural enthusiasts are expected to join in.
The Fit India Sundays initiative commenced in December 2024 under the leadership of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya.
It strengthens Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of “Fitness Ka Dose, Adha Ghanta Roz” and the nationwide “Fight Against Obesity.”
Since its inception, Sundays on Cycle has evolved into a movement driven by the public.
Over 4000 NaMo Fit India Cycling Clubs and millions of citizens are cycling regularly and participating weekly, transforming this initiative into a community-led fitness revolution across India.