Fit India Sundays in Varanasi to Celebrate India Hosting Commonwealth Games 2030
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Varanasi, Dec 6 (thetrendingpeople): The upcoming edition of Fit India Sundays on Cycle in Varanasi will take on a special celebratory theme as India prepares to host the Commonwealth Games 2030. The event, which has become a growing fitness movement across the country, will highlight the city’s rich cultural and sporting identity while honouring athletes and artists from Kashi.
This edition will see the participation of several distinguished personalities. Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Sajan Mishra, an iconic vocalist of the Banaras Gharana, will bring Kashi’s classical heritage to the event. Renowned tabla artist Sanju Sahaj will also join him, showcasing the city’s deep musical roots. Alongside them, leading Indian sportspersons will inspire the community, including weightlifter Sunil Singh, who won silver at the 2025 Asian Youth Weightlifting Championship, and basketball stars Divya Singh and Pratima Singh, celebrated figures who helped advance Indian basketball.
The event will also feature freestyle wrestler Pooja Sihag, a bronze medallist at the 2022 Commonwealth Games, and Olympian race walker Priyanka Goswami, one of India’s top athletics talents. Their presence reflects the strong connection between Varanasi and India’s rising sports culture.
Bringing together the vibrancy of Varanasi’s ghats and its energetic youth, Fit India Sundays will include national-level fitness sessions, Zumba, dance and yoga. Hundreds of residents, students, cultural enthusiasts and uniformed personnel are expected to participate, making it one of the city’s most dynamic fitness celebrations.
Fit India Sundays on Cycle began in December 2024 under the guidance of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya. The initiative reinforces Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s message of “Fitness Ka Dose, Adha Ghanta Roz” and supports India’s nationwide campaign against obesity. Since its launch, the programme has grown into a community-led fitness revolution, with more than 4000 NaMo Fit India Cycling Clubs across India and lakhs of citizens cycling every week.
As India gets ready to host the Commonwealth Games 2030, Varanasi’s special edition of Fit India Sundays stands as a symbol of the nation’s confidence, unity and commitment to a healthier society.
Our Thoughts
The celebration of Fit India Sundays in Varanasi represents much more than a local fitness gathering. It highlights how community participation, cultural pride and national ambition come together to create a larger movement. As India prepares to host the Commonwealth Games 2030, events like this reflect the country’s growing confidence on the global sporting stage. They also show how deeply fitness and cultural heritage can be woven together to inspire citizens.
The involvement of legendary artists from the Banaras Gharana and prominent Indian athletes elevates this edition of Fit India Sundays, offering participants a rare blend of tradition, music and motivation. Their presence also reinforces the idea that fitness is not limited to sports alone but is part of a broader lifestyle that includes discipline, creativity and emotional well-being.
The movement’s rapid growth since 2024 demonstrates a clear shift in public mindset. Citizens are engaging actively, cycling regularly and embracing healthier routines. The addition of thousands of NaMo Fit India Cycling Clubs across the country shows how community-driven initiatives can create nationwide impact. As Varanasi hosts this special event, it sets a positive example for other cities, encouraging them to build stronger fitness cultures while celebrating India’s historic achievements on the global stage.