Hyderabad, Aug. 31 -- Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Verma on Sunday flagged off the Fit India - Sundays on Cycling rally at Gachibowli Stadium as part of the National Sports Day celebrations.
Addressing the gathering, the Governor said cycling promotes both a healthy lifestyle and environmental sustainability, and stressed that the initiative should be expanded across Telangana as a national fitness movement.
He urged students, youth, employees and voluntary organisations to spread awareness with the slogan "Fitness ki Dose - Aroganta Rose", adding that participation in sports strengthens social bonds.
Sports Minister Vakiti Srihari said the nine-day National Sports Day celebrations organized by the Telangana Sports Department have set a...