Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a cycle rally with Indian expatriates as part of the ‘Cheer for India’ initiative in Glasgow. Its purpose was to boost the morale of the Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games 2026 and to give the message of fitness.
glasgow [स्कॉटलैंड]July 23 (ANI): Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday participated in a cycle rally with members of the Indian diaspora in Glasgow, Scotland. According to a press release from the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, the message of fitness, healthy living and community participation was conveyed under the ‘Cheer for Bharat’ initiative.
The event was enthusiastically attended by members of the Indian community, who joined the Union Minister to motivate the Indian contingent for the Commonwealth Games 2026 and reaffirm their commitment to making physical activity a part of daily life.
This initiative reflects the Government of India’s continued efforts to encourage an active lifestyle while strengthening people-to-people ties with the Indian diaspora through the universal language of sports and fitness. Mandaviya interacted with the participants during the ride and appreciated their enthusiasm towards promoting the ideals of the Fit India Movement.
global message of fitness
Speaking during the event, Mandaviya said that Indian athletes have come to Glasgow to represent the country at the Commonwealth Games 2026, and it is encouraging to see that members of the Indian diaspora have come together under the ‘Cheer for India’ initiative to support the Indian contingent. He said the cycling event also sent a strong global message that fitness is essential for every individual and every society.
Recalling Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision behind the Fit India Movement, the Union Minister said that the enthusiastic participation of the Indian diaspora reflects their continued engagement with the movement and their commitment to promote healthy lifestyles across the world. Emphasizing that a developed nation can only be built on the foundation of healthy citizens, Mandaviya urged all Indians to actively participate in the Fit India Movement and contribute to the vision of a developed India.
Cycling solves many challenges
He further highlighted that cycling provides solutions to many contemporary challenges by promoting fitness, reducing pollution and reducing traffic congestion. “Through this cycling initiative, we want to send a message to the world that cycling can help protect our health, our environment and our planet,” he said.
Mandaviya is in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games 2026, where he is interacting with Indian athletes, officials and members of the Indian diaspora, underscoring the government’s continued efforts to promote sporting excellence and towards the vision of a Fitter India. (ANI)
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