New Delhi, March 8 -- The national capital witnessed a vibrant celebration of health, sport and community spirit as the Fit India Carnival 2026 was inaugurated with great enthusiasm at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday.

The carnival, organised under the Fit India Movement, brought together leading athletes, celebrities, fitness enthusiasts, and hundreds of citizens to celebrate fitness in the spirit of International Women's Day, according to a release.

The carnival was formally inaugurated by Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Tokhan Sahu, while Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary, Sports, delivered the special address, highlighting the importance of building a nationwide culture of fitness.

Tokhan Sahu emphasised the importan...