Kolkata, June 19 -- Former Indian tennis star Leander Paes lauded West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari for participating alongside the public during the "Daud Se Dhyan" (Run for Yoga) marathon in Kolkata on Friday, as the city intensified preparations for International Yoga Day celebrations.

The marathon, organised ahead of International Yoga Day, was flagged off by Adhikari and witnessed enthusiastic participation from residents, fitness enthusiasts and public representatives. The event aimed to promote physical fitness, wellness and the benefits of yoga through community engagement and healthy lifestyle practices.

Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Paes praised the initiative and highlighted the importance of combining spo...