Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya
Leads Indian Diaspora at 'Sundays on Cycle' in
Nagoya to Cheer for Bharat
“Our contingent is performing well, and our diaspora is also
boosting their morale,” says Mandaviya
91st Edition of ‘Sundays on Cycle’ sees Indian Diaspora
cheer for Indian Contingent at Meijō Park in Nagoya, Japan
Posted On: 20 SEP 2026 1:44PM...
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya Leads Indian Diaspora at 'Sundays on Cycle' in Nagoya to Cheer for Bharat “Our contingent is performing well, and our diaspora is also boosting their morale,” says Mandaviya 91st Edition of ‘Sundays on Cycle’ sees Indian Diaspora cheer for Indian Contingent at Meijō Park in Nagoya, Japan
Posted On: 20 SEP 2026 1:44PM by PIB Delhi Union Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya led the 91st edition of ‘Sundays on Cycle’ at Meijō Park in Nagoya, Japan, on Sunday, September 20, 2026, where he rallied together members of the Indian diaspora to extend support and encouragement to the Indian contingent participating in Asian Games 2026.
The initiative reflected the Government of India's continued efforts to strengthen people-to-people connect with the Indian diaspora through the universal language of sports, while reinforcing the message of fitness and healthy living under the Fit India Movement.
Dr. Mandaviya interacted with participants of the 91st Sundays on Cycle event and appreciated their enthusiasm for coming together to support Team India in Asian Games.The Indian community in Nagoya came together through ‘Sundays on Cycle’ to ‘Cheer for Bharat’ and boost the morale of the athletes participating on the biggest continental stage.
Dr. Mandaviya lauded the energy and enthusiasm of the Indian diaspora in Nagoya, noting their unwavering support for Team India at the Games. “The Asian Games have commenced in Nagoya, Japan, and we have a contingent of over 500 young athletes from India, who are participating in the Games,” said Dr. Mandaviya.
“The Indian diaspora in Nagoya has shown great enthusiasm to support and cheer our athletes by joining the Sundays on Cycle event here,” he said. “I am happy to say that our contingent is performing well, and our diaspora is working hard to boost their morale.”Dr. Mandaviya is in Nagoya, Japan, for the Asian Games 2026, where he is interacting with Indian athletes, officials, and members of the Indian diaspora, underscoring the Government's sustained efforts towards promoting sports excellence and a fitter, healthier India on the global stage.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle is organised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS) in collaboration with the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), Raahgiri Foundation and MY Bharat.
Cycling Together, Cheering Together! 🇮🇳 Joined the Indian diaspora in Nagoya, Japan, for #SundaysOnCycle to cheer for our athletes competing at the Asian Games 2026. #Cheer4Bharat https://t.co/DhGaXU8ajZ — Dr Mansukh Mandaviya (@mansukhmandviya) September 20, 2026 The cycling drive is conducted simultaneously across all States and Union Territories, including at SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs), SAI Training Centres (STCs), Khelo India State Centres of Excellence (KISCEs) and Khelo India Centres (KICs).
Over 6000 NAMO Fit India clubs also organise the cycling initiative nationwide every week. ***** Ayushman Kumar (Release ID: 2312657) Visitor Counter : 347
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