Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya and Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh jointly flagged off the NCC Cyclothon Expedition 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 2 August 2026, to mark India's 79th Independence anniversary. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Former boxing champion Mary Kom addressed the gathering at the NCC Cyclothon Expedition 2026 flag-off held at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 2 August 2026, coinciding with India's 79th Independence anniversary celebrations. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Legendary former boxer Mary Kom took the stage at the NCC Cyclothon Expedition 2026 inauguration at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi on 2 August 2026, lending her sporting stature to the 79th Independence anniversary tribute ride. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya addressed participants at the NCC Cyclothon Expedition 2026 flag-off at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 2 August 2026, underscoring the ride's role in honouring India's 79th Independence anniversary. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth was present at the NCC Cyclothon Expedition 2026 flag-off at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 2 August 2026, representing the Ministry of Defence at the 79th Independence anniversary event. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)
Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth together presided over the NCC Cyclothon Expedition 2026 flag-off at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, on 2 August 2026, as NCC cadets set out on the 79th Independence anniversary commemorative ride. (Photo: NationPress/Qamar Sibtain)