India, May 24 -- The Sabarmati riverfront was vibrant with excitement and festivities as people in large numbers, including athletes and fitness enthusiasts, turned out on Sunday morning to celebrate the Commonwealth Games Day for raising awareness of the 2030 Commonwealth Games coming to Ahmedabad.

Union sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya and Gujarat's deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghvi led the celebrations in the heart of Ahmedabad, joined by many top sportspersons, including 2012 London Olympics medallist Gagan Narang. World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwalla was also present. The dignitaries, including Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana joined 5,000 cyclists, athletes and youth volunteers in a 5km cycling rally.

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