A Cyclothan was organized by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare in the capital Bhopal on Sunday.
It was held under the Fit India campaign, in which large number of boys and girls, sports coaches, officers, employees, police and security guards participated enthusiastically.The Director General of Police, Vivek Johri, flagged off the Cyclothan at 7:30 am on the Red Parade Ground.
About 15 km from Lal Parade to TT Nagar Stadium, this cyclothan started from Lal Parade Ground, which is through the Kali Mandir, Moti Masjid, Royal Market, Hamidia Hospital, Old Secretariat, Lalghati intersection, V.I.P Road, Kamla Park, Polytechnic Square, Banganga Square, Hotel Palash, Rangmahal Square reached the stadium where it ended.
Addressing the inaugural programme, Director General of Police Vivek Johri said that fitness is essential for every person. Expressing happiness over the Cyclothan event, he appreciated the Cyclothan program organized by the Sports Department under the Fit India programme. DGP Johri extended his best wishes to all the participants participating in Cyclothan.
In the programme, Director Sports and Youth Welfare, Pawan Kumar Jain said that Covid 19 period has taught us how to improve our health and keep ourselves fit. He said that the world is grappling with the problem of corona and contaminated environment today, which can be solved through cycles. While running a cycle increases immunity, it is very helpful in keeping the environment clean.
Additional Chief Secretary Mr. ICP Kesari, Commissioner Urban Administration Mr. Nikunj Srivastava, ADG Vijay Kataria, ADG DC Sagar, Commandant Mr. Tarun Nayak, CEO Smart City Mr. Aditya Singh, DIG Irshad Vali and other officials, sports coaches and sportspersons were present on the occasion.
Senior officials along with sportspersons, sports coaches and citizens also participated in the Fit India campaign by cycling. These included Additional Chief Secretary ICP Kesari, Commissioner Urban Administration Nikunj Shrivastava, ADG Vijay Kataria, ADG DC Sagar, Commandant Tarun Naik Director Sports and Youth Welfare Pawan Kumar Jain and other officials.
Arjuna Awardee and Olympian Jaspal Rana, Mansher Singh, Rajinder Singh, GL Yadav and other sports coaches, members of Green Planet Bicycle Rider Association and Golf Club, SSB, Home Guards and Police personnel cycled in this campaign.
On this occasion, plantation drive was also held. The player of the Triathlon Academy, who completed the 15 km Cyclothan in the shortest time, was awarded with a memento.