Defence sanjay seth

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh: The National Cadet Corps (NCC) organised Cyclothon 2026 on Sunday in Delhi to commemorate 79 years of India's Independence and inspire the youth to embrace fitness, environmental responsibility and sustainable living, an official said.

The Cyclothon was flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya, in the presence of Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, boxer M.C. Mary Kom and renowned tennis player Leander Paes.

The event aimed to reinforce the core values of patriotism, discipline, unity, and national service that form the foundation of the NCC, a statement issued by the Defence Ministry said.