The landmark edition will serve as a tribute to India\u2019s sporting ambitions ahead of the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad and is expected to bring together athletes, coaches, fitness enthusiasts, youth volunteers, and citizens in one of the country\u2019s largest community-driven sporting events.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will lead the celebrations from Ahmedabad\u2019s Sabarmati Riverfront alongside Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi. The Ahmedabad event has been themed \u201cA New Icon for a Fitter India \u2013 Pedalling to 2030\u201d and is expected to witness large-scale participation from cyclists and sports enthusiasts.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cThe entire country is buoyed at the thought of India hosting the 100th edition of the Commonwealth Games in 2030. On May 24, we are going to celebrate it in a very big way to bring everybody in the sports ecosystem together \u2013 sports fans, athletes, coaches, and the entire sporting ecosystem \u2014 to celebrate India winning the CWG bid as well as preparing for it. It is about creating awareness and building a sports culture among youngsters, so this will largely be a youth-driven celebration,\u201d Mandaviya said.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana will add star appeal to the Ahmedabad event alongside several Commonwealth Games and Olympic medallists, including hockey players Rajani Etimarpu, Gurjit Kaur, and Sonika Tandi, shooters Ankur Mittal and Anjum Moudgil, and badminton player Trupti Murgunde.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The celebrations will extend across all States and Union Territories, with special Commonwealth Games-themed cycling drives and fitness events being organised through SAI Regional Centres, National Centres of Excellence, and Khelo India Centres.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse will attend the event in Guwahati, while former wrestler Babita Phogat is expected in Dharamsala. Former Indian hockey player Saba Anjum, one of the inspirations behind the film \u2018Chak De! India' will participate in Mumbai.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Officials said the 75th edition is being projected not merely as a cycling initiative but as a nationwide celebration of India\u2019s emergence as a growing global sporting force. As part of the programme, special Commonwealth Games-themed exhibitions will be inaugurated in Ahmedabad and at SAI regional centres across the country, showcasing India\u2019s sporting progress over the last decade, including achievements under the Khelo India programme, expansion of sports infrastructure, and the rise of India\u2019s sports goods manufacturing ecosystem.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The initiative is also expected to deepen public engagement with India\u2019s preparations to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games while contributing to the country\u2019s broader Olympic ambitions.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to organisers, youth participation has already surged through activities conducted on the MY Bharat platform, including quiz competitions, reel-making contests, and torch design challenges, collectively attracting more than one lakh youngsters nationwide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Launched on December 17, 2024, under the Fit India Movement envisioned by Narendra Modi, the \u2018Sundays on Cycle\u2019 initiative has rapidly expanded into one of India\u2019s largest public fitness campaigns.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
According to organisers, youth participation has already surged through activities conducted on the MY Bharat platform, including quiz competitions, reel-making contests, and torch design challenges, collectively attracting more than one lakh youngsters nationwide.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Beyond cycling, the campaign has also integrated yoga, Zumba, rope skipping, recreational sports, and wellness activities to make fitness more inclusive and accessible across age groups. Prime Minister Modi has repeatedly highlighted the initiative during Mann Ki Baat, promoting the message of \u201cFitness ka Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz\u201d as part of a national movement for healthier lifestyles.<\/p>\r\n\r\n