The Sports Authority of India (SAI), Netaji Subhas Regional Centre (NSRC), Lucknow, organised the ‘Sundays on Cycle’ programme in collaboration with NCC cadets and officials of Seth M.R. Jaipuria School, Lucknow, under the theme of ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity Day) at its campus in Shanti Nagar, Kanpur Road, Sarojini Nagar, Lucknow, to promote fitness, cycling and an active lifestyle.
 

Under the leadership of Shri Atma Prakash, Regional Director In-charge, SAI NSRC Lucknow, the programme witnessed the enthusiastic participation of approximately 50 NCC cadets and officials. The event commenced with energetic Zumba and Yoga sessions, followed by engaging fitness activities, including skipping and push-up challenges, encouraging participants to embrace regular physical exercise and highlighting the importance of fitness, discipline and overall well-being.

Shri Ravi Mishra and Shri Prashant Tripathi, Associate NCC Officers (ANOs), graced the occasion. Their participation highlighted the importance of integrating physical fitness, discipline and sports into the lives of young cadets while encouraging greater participation in fitness initiatives.

A 5-kilometre cycling rally was subsequently organised within the SAI NSRC campus at Shanti Nagar, Lucknow. NCC cadets, ANO officials and local fitness enthusiasts participated enthusiastically in the rally, reinforcing the message that cycling is an accessible and effective way to maintain physical fitness and embrace an active lifestyle.

Approximately 1,500 participants took part in the fitness initiative from 100 Khelo India Centres (KICs) across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand joined the event remotely from their KICs respectively, taking the message of active living and community participation to a wider audience.

The event also served as a platform to raise awareness about the Fit India Movement and various initiatives under the Khelo India Scheme, encouraging young participants to incorporate sports and physical activity into their daily routines. The programme further highlighted the role of NCC in fostering discipline, teamwork and a spirit of service among young citizens.  As part of the programme, T-shirts and refreshments were distributed among the participants, adding to the spirit of enthusiasm and camaraderie.

Senior SAI NSRC officials Lt. Col. Gaurav Singh (Director), Shri Manish Kumar (Assistant Director), and Shri Praveen Kumar C.M. (Assistant Director) appreciated the efforts and encouraged everyone to integrate sports and physical exercise into their daily lives as a lifelong commitment towards building a healthy, active and empowered nation.

The programme concluded on a positive note, with guests and participants appreciating the initiative and its efforts to foster community engagement through fitness and sports. The event reaffirmed SAI NSRC Lucknow’s continued commitment to promoting a culture of fitness, active living and greater public participation in sports.

Through initiatives such as ‘Sundays on Cycle’, SAI NSRC Lucknow continues to encourage people from diverse backgrounds, particularly young citizens, to embrace healthier lifestyles and make physical activity an integral part of everyday life.

 

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