Shillong, May 31: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Dr Mansukh Mandaviya on Sunday joined a special edition of the “Sundays on Cycle” initiative in Shillong, as hundreds of cycling enthusiasts participated in the nationwide fitness campaign under the Fit India Movement.
The event, organised at the State Central Library in collaboration with Khelo India and the Sports Authority of India (SAI), was attended by Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse, Meghalaya Sports and Youth Affairs Minister Wailadmiki Shylla, senior officials and fitness enthusiasts from across the state.
Sharing moments from the event on X, Mandaviya wrote that the initiative reflected the spirit of the Fit India Movement and encouraged people to embrace cycling and fitness as part of everyday life. The cycling event aimed to promote fitness, healthy living and community participation while encouraging people to adopt active lifestyles as part of their daily routine.
Addressing participants, the organisers highlighted the importance of collective efforts in building a healthier and fitter India through public participation in sports and wellness activities.
The strong turnout of participants from different age groups reflected the growing popularity of the “Sundays on Cycle” initiative and increasing awareness about fitness and healthy living among citizens. The Shillong edition also reinforced the Centre’s push to strengthen sports culture and community engagement through nationwide fitness campaigns under the Fit India Movement.
Mandaviya also shared photographs from the cycling event on his official X handle: https://x.com/mansukhmandviya/status/2060957453249057273?s=20
Fitness, freshness and the incredible spirit of North-East India! 🚴♂️
Joined the enthusiastic youth of Shillong for #SundaysOnCycle today.
फिटनेस, ऊर्जा और पूर्वोत्तर भारत की अद्भुत भावना! 🚴♂️
आज शिलांग के युवाओं के साथ #SundaysOnCycle में शामिल हुआ। pic.twitter.com/ejCR2UgmLN
— Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) May 31, 2026
