Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya Leads 88th Edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at BRICS Run & Ride 2026
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Source: Lokmat Times | Original Published At: 2026-08-30 07:30:48 UTC
Key Points
- Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led over 5,000 participants at the 88th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.
- The event was organized as part of the BRICS Run & Ride 2026 initiative and was dedicated to dignitaries and members from BRICS partner nations.
- India will host the 18th BRICS Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi on September 12-13.
- Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir flagged off the ride and said fitness is linked to building a stronger and self-reliant India.
- Representatives from Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Belarus, Cuba, Ethiopia and Russia participated in the event.
- The Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative is organized by India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports with the Cycling Federation of India, Raahgiri Foundation and MY Bharat.