Press Information Bureau

: Mumbai, 24 October 2026

The CISF Airport Security Group (ASG), CSMI Airport, Mumbai, organised a 10 Km Cyclothon at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai, today at around 6:30 AM as part of the Force’s ongoing commitment to promoting physical fitness, fostering a healthy lifestyle, enhancing public awareness about CISF, and spreading the message of environmental conservation, sustainable transport and cycling culture.

The event commenced with a flag-off by Shri Deepak Agarwal, DIG/CASO, Mumbai Airport, at Central Park, Kharghar (CIDCO). Approximately 300 personnel of the unit, including Sanrakshika members and senior officers, enthusiastically participated in the Cyclothon. The event reflected the commitment of CISF personnel towards maintaining physical fitness, promoting environmental awareness and strengthening the Force’s engagement with the community.

The Cyclothon was organised with the objective of encouraging a culture of fitness and healthy living among personnel while highlighting the role of CISF in ensuring the security of airports and critical infrastructure and serving the nation. The initiative also conveyed the importance of adopting environmentally responsible practices and contributing towards a cleaner and greener environment.

Shri Padmakar S. Ranpise, IPS, SDG South, CISF, presented prizes to the winners. He congratulated the winners and appreciated all participants for their enthusiasm and active involvement. Shri Deepak Agarwal, DIG/CASO, commended the organisers for their dedicated efforts in planning and conducting the event successfully.

Shri Deepak Agarwal also expressed his sincere gratitude to Navi Mumbai Police, CIDCO, Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation and other concerned authorities of Navi Mumbai for extending their cooperation and support, which contributed significantly to the smooth and successful conduct of the Cyclothon.

The event concluded by reinforcing the importance of physical fitness, environmental conservation, teamwork and community engagement, in keeping with the spirit and commitment of CISF.

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Source: CISF/ Edgar Coelho/Parshuram Kor

 

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