Empowering Pedals: Fit India Pink Cyclothon Inspires Women's Health

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in the Fit India Pink Cyclothon 2.0 in Kolkata on International Women's Day, promoting women's empowerment through cycling across 14,000 locations. The event highlighted fitness, pollution solutions, and societal health, with over 10,000 women participating. Actor Milind Soman emphasized the importance of women's health.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 08-03-2026 10:58 IST | Created: 08-03-2026 10:58 IST
Empowering Pedals: Fit India Pink Cyclothon Inspires Women's Health
Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participates in Fit India Pink Cyclothon 2.0 on Women's Day. (Photo/ANI). Image Credit: ANI
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Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya took part in the Fit India Pink Cyclothon 2.0 in Kolkata, held on International Women's Day. The event, a celebration of women's empowerment, saw cycling events organized at 14,000 locations nationwide, aiming to inspire fitness and highlight solutions to pollution.

Mandaviya emphasized the significance of women's contributions to a developed India, stating that staying fit is key to empowerment. He also expressed confidence in the Indian cricket team's performance against New Zealand in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup match.

The Pinkathon run, attended by over 10,000 women in Delhi, underscores the importance of women's health. Actor Milind Soman urged women to prioritize their well-being, advocating that healthy women lead to healthier societies and families.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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