53rd Edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle Dedicated to Vijay Diwas Held in Goa

Here’s a crisp summary of the 53rd Edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, held in Goa and dedicated to Vijay Diwas:

Event Highlights
- Date & Venue: 14 December 2025, Konkan coast of Goa.
- Theme: Dedicated to Vijay Diwas, commemorating India’s victory in the 1971 war.
- Partners: Armed Forces were special partners, alongside NCC units, Yogasana Bharat, and MY Bharat.
- Route: Cycling rally flagged off from Miramar Beach Circle, covering a scenic stretch up to Dona Paula and back.
- Activities: Yoga demonstrations, Zumba sessions, live Goan music, and large-scale public participation.

Eminent Participants
- Government Leaders: Dr. Ramesh Tawadkar (Goa Sports Minister), Santosh Gunwantrao Sukhadeve (IAS, Secretary Sports).
- Actors: Manchu Manoj Kumar, Mohammed Ali.
- Sportspersons: Subedar Manish Kaushik, Arjuna Awardee Bruno Coutinho, Padma Shri & Arjuna Awardee Brahmanand Sankhwalkar, Maymol Rocky (former Indian women’s football team head coach).

Significance
- Expanding Reach: Marks the Fit India Movement’s spread beyond NCR into regional India.
- Community Spirit: Showcased collective participation of citizens, defence personnel, athletes, and influencers.
- Vision: Reinforces PM Narendra Modi’s call for fitness as a mass movement, encouraging cycling culture similar to European nations.

This edition beautifully combined patriotism (Vijay Diwas) with fitness and community engagement, making it both a tribute and a lifestyle campaign.