**Executive Summary**
On May 24, 2026, Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse, led the 75th edition of "Fit India Sundays on Cycle" at IIT Guwahati. The event served to celebrate India’s hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and promote a nationwide culture of fitness. This community-driven initiative involved over 8,000 locations across the country, highlighting India’s growing sporting ambitions and infrastructure.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Event Overview and Purpose**
* Commemorated the special 75th edition of the "Fit India Sundays on Cycle" initiative.
* Celebrated under the banner #CWG2030InBharat to mark India hosting the Commonwealth Games 2030.
* Organized through a collaboration between the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Regional Centre Guwahati and IIT Guwahati.
**Activities and Highlights**
* Featured a large cycling rally through the IIT Guwahati campus to symbolize national fitness.
* Included diverse activities such as yoga sessions, cultural programs, and Thang-Ta martial arts performances.
* Hosted a Commonwealth Games-themed exhibition detailing India's sporting achievements and the Khelo India Mission.
* Felicitation of winners from the Commonwealth Games Open Quiz and drawing competitions.
**Inspiration and Participation**
* Attended by notable athletes, including Olympian Jayanta Talukdar and Commonwealth medallist Sushila Devi Likmabam, to inspire youth.
* Engaged a wide demographic, including students, athletes, cyclists, and general citizens.
* Demonstrated national reach with participation recorded across more than 8,000 locations nationwide.
**Impact Analysis**
**Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports**
**Impact**
The Ministry successfully utilized the Fit India Movement to build momentum and public awareness for the upcoming 2030 Commonwealth Games.
**Action Required**
Continue the "Sundays on Cycle" initiative every Sunday to sustain the growing culture of sports participation across the country.
**IIT Guwahati and SAI Regional Centre**
**Impact**
These institutions served as the primary organizers and hosts, successfully executing a large-scale event despite challenging weather conditions.
**Action Required**
Continue collaborating on regional sports initiatives and maintaining infrastructure to support the national sports ecosystem.
**Indian Youth and Students**
**Impact**
Participants were provided a platform to engage with sporting icons and learn about India's expanding sports infrastructure.
**Action Required**
Adopt active lifestyles and participate in community-driven fitness initiatives to support the nation's goal of becoming a global sporting power.
**Elite Athletes (Olympians and Medallists)**
**Impact**
Acted as mentors and symbols of national pride, sharing international experiences to motivate the next generation of athletes.
**Action Required**
Continue interacting with the public and youth to foster community participation in sports.
Key Entities Referenced
Fit India Movement: A nationwide initiative to promote fitness and active lifestyles, under which the 'Sundays on Cycle' program is organized across India.
Commonwealth Games 2030: A major international multi-sport event that India is slated to host, serving as a primary catalyst for current national sporting initiatives.
Raksha Khadse: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs & Sports who leads the government's fitness initiatives and highlights sporting policy goals.
Sports Authority of India (SAI): The nodal agency responsible for implementing sports development programs and organizing the nationwide fitness events.
Khelo India Mission: A flagship government program referenced for its role in expanding India's sports infrastructure and developing its sporting ecosystem.
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Raksha Khadse Leads Commonwealth Games
2030 Celebration at IIT Guwahati During Special
75th Edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle
Union Minister of State for Sports highlights role of fitness
and youth participation in building India’s sporting future;
Commonwealth medallists Jayanta Talukdar and Sushila Devi
inspire participants in Guwahati
Posted On: 24 MAY 2026 2:26PM by PIB Delhi
In a powerful celebration of fitness, youth participation, and India’s growing sporting ambitions, Minister
of State for Youth Affairs & Sports, Raksha Khadse today led the Special Commonwealth Games Edition
of Fit India Sundays on Cycle at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati campus.
Organised by Sports Authority of India Regional Centre Guwahati in collaboration with IIT Guwahati, the
event formed part of the nationwide 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle, celebrating India’s hosting
of the Commonwealth Games 2030 in Ahmedabad. Held under the banner of #CWG2030InBharat, the
event brought together athletes, students, cyclists, fitness enthusiasts, and citizens in a vibrant display of
national pride and community participation.Addressing the gathering, Raksha Khadse highlighted the significance of the Fit India Movement
envisioned by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and emphasized the growing culture of fitness and
sports participation across the country.
“The ‘Sundays on Cycle’ event has been organized in Guwahati to celebrate the Commonwealth Games,
as we all know that India is going to host them. Through the Ministry of Sports, the ‘Sundays on Cycle’
initiative is being organized across the country every Sunday. The Fit India Movement was launched by
our respected Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi Ji,” said Raksha Khadse.
She further appreciated the participation of youth, athletes, and institutions despite challenging weather
conditions and thanked the teams of IIT Guwahati and SAI for organising the event successfully.
The Guwahati edition featured a large cycling rally through the IIT Guwahati campus, symbolising India’s
collective journey toward a fitter and stronger sporting nation. The event also included yoga sessions,
cultural activities, and a special Thang-Ta martial arts performance showcasing the rich sporting and
cultural heritage of the Northeast.
Olympian and Commonwealth Games medallist Jayanta Talukdar and Commonwealth Games medallist
Sushila Devi Likmabam joined the celebrations and interacted with participants, inspiring young athletes
with their journeys and experiences representing India at the international level.
A special Commonwealth Games-themed exhibition was also organised, highlighting India’s sporting
achievements over the last decade, including progress under the Khelo India Mission, expansion of sports
infrastructure, and the country’s growing sports ecosystem. Winners of the Commonwealth Games Open
Quiz and drawing competition organised by SAI Guwahati were felicitated by Raksha Khadse and other
dignitaries during the programme.The nationwide 75th edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle witnessed participation across more than 8,000
locations throughout the country and was positioned as a symbolic celebration of India’s emergence as a
global sporting power ahead of the Commonwealth Games 2030.
Launched under the Fit India Movement, Sundays on Cycle has evolved into one of India’s largest
community-driven fitness initiatives, promoting cycling, wellness, and active lifestyles among citizens
across age groups.
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Ayushman Kumar
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