New Delhi, April 26 -- India women's hockey player Mahima Choudhary has welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Sundays on Cycle' initiative under the Fit India Movement, saying it is encouraging to see widespread public participation in fitness activities.

Speaking to reporters, Choudhary said the initiative reflects a growing shift towards healthier lifestyles among citizens. "It feels so good. We are athletes, and we do these things regularly, but seeing common people doing this every Sunday makes it feel really good," she said.

She added that such activities are also promoted within training institutions, noting, "We also do it at our SAI [Sports Authority of India]. It seems that the goal of Fit India, envisioned by Prime Minister...