Ministers, Athletes Join Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya In Cycle Rally To Mark International Women’s Day

The ministers, athletes and state sports administrators joined the Minister of the Union of Youth and Sports Affairs, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, in a special cycle rally to mark International Women’s Day in Kanha Shanti Vanam in Telangana. Speaking during the gathering flag, Dr. Mandaviya said: “This cycle rally testifies to our Nari Shakti, presenting the determination, leadership and excellence of women in sport and beyond”. Keeping on the sidelines of Chinetan Shivir, a national meeting of state ministers and the main stakeholders discussing the preparation of India for the 2028 Olympic Games, the 2036 summer game attempt, the cycle rally attracted a keen interest in the members of the Kanha Shanti Vanam, a center of well-being and spiritual.

To mark the women’s day, Mandaviya, the secretary (sports) Sujata Chaturvedi and the former Olympian star and badminton Palella Gopichand as well as other eminent athletes launched the Asmita bulletin. The newsletter captures the essence of the “Sports for Women” mission launched by the government in 2021. The newsletter also highlights the incredible scope of Asmita leagues and how they transform the lives of young women who aspire to take sport as a career.

Former All-Angland champion Gopichand, who led to Olympic medalists like Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu, said: “As they say that women have won more Olympic medals for India and it is just that they should be promoted even more. Policies must be developed properly and implemented. »»

The cycling rally was led by the Minister of Sports of Assam Nandita Gorlosa, the women’s women of the Gopichand Badminton Academy and Para-Athlete and bronze medalist at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Deepthi Jeevanji.

Mandaviya joined the bicycle rally and reiterated the importance of cycling a regular habit for a healthier lifestyle. The Sunday on Cycle initiative, a key effort led by Mandaviya, has gained ground across the country, encouraging people to adopt the bicycle as part of their routine.

“Bike should become a fashion and a tool to combat obesity and lifestyle diseases. I urge all the citizens to strengthen the Prime Minister Narendra Modi Movement India by devoting at least one hour every Sunday to physical form, “he said.

It was a sea of ​​yellow at Kanha Shanti Vanam where all the participants appreciated the fresh breeze early in the morning and traveled the winding road of 3 km with great enthusiasm.

Gorlosa said: “I made a bike after 30 years. It brought me wonderful memories. When Dr. Mandaviya said that I had to cycle, I couldn’t say no and that I don’t regret it. Women’s day, it was a special feeling and I fully agree with the message that the bicycle means physical condition and a good way to channel your energies.”