Sports Minister Mandaviya to lead fitness, cycling and Asian Games events in Kerala on June 23

September 21, 2026 10:09 AM

Sports Minister Mandaviya to lead fitness, cycling and Asian Games events in Kerala on June 23

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, will visit Kerala on June 23 to participate in a series of initiatives aimed at promoting fitness, sports excellence and mass participation in sporting activities. As part of his visit, the minister will take part in the ‘Cycling by the Sea’ event from Chackai ITI to Shankumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram. The cycling programme has been organised to further Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Fit India Movement and encourage peo...

Cycling must be promoted not only as a fitness activity but also as a competitive sport: Mandaviya

December 17, 2025 9:51 AM

Cycling must be promoted not only as a fitness activity but also as a competitive sport: Mandaviya

Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Tuesday unveiled the trophy of the UCI Class 2.2 Pune Grand Tour, a prestigious international cycling event, at a ceremony held in the national capital. Addressing the gathering, Mandaviya highlighted the growing prominence of cycling in India’s sporting and fitness ecosystem, noting that initiatives such as Sundays on Cycle under the Fit India Movement have played a crucial role in making cycling an integral part of daily life ...

CISF Coastal Cyclothon 2025 nears grand finale at Kanyakumari

March 26, 2025 2:23 PM

CISF Coastal Cyclothon 2025 nears grand finale at Kanyakumari

The city of Chennai is abuzz as it welcomes the CISF Coastal Cyclothon 2025, a monumental campaign that has captivated the nation. Covering a staggering 6,553 kilometers along India's coastline, the Cyclothon reached Chennai, marking a key milestone in its journey. Notable figures like former Indian cricket captains M.S. Dhoni and K. Srikanth, Olympian Shiny Wilson, actor Parthiban, Aiswarya Rajesh, Sunil Paliwal IAS, and Sahebjada Mohammed Ali graced the occasion, celebrating this historic ach...