New Delhi (thestates.news)| Actor and fitness icon Sunil Shetty gave a powerful call for consistent wellness at the nationwide Sundays on Cycle event, hosted by the Fit India Movement in collaboration with CBIC-GST, saying, “Wellness is far cheaper than illness. Fitness should not be a one-day thing, like cycling only today, but must be practised every day for overall wellness. Only then does it make a difference.” Shetty joined participants at the GST Commissionerate in Mumbai, adding star power and substance to an initiative that’s fast becoming a people’s movement.
The May 18 event marked eight years of GST and celebrated a nationwide commitment to fitness, uniting thousands across CBIC-GST centres in a synchronised push towards health, community, and cleaner air.
At Thiruvananthapuram, the event was flagged off by three celebrated Olympians and international athletes — Ms. Jisna Mathew (Rio 2016, 4x400m), Shri M.P. Jabir (Tokyo 2020, 400m hurdles), and Ms. Anu Raghavan (Asian Games and Championship medalist). Their presence inspired over 200 participants to take on the cycling trail with passion and pride.
Leading the peloton were five of India’s top cyclists — Ms. Pooja Danole, Ms. Dhanyadha JP, Ms. Srimathi J, Ms. Rejiya Devi, and Ms. Niraimathi J — each a decorated national and international medalist. Their guidance powered the message: fitness isn’t just a sprint, it’s a marathon we ride together. (S-PIB)
