Jammu, June 1 (UNI) More than 200 cyclists on Sunday pedalled here across the city roads to propagate the message of FIT India and to express their support and solidarity with the Indian Armed forces.
The Tiranga rally was organized by Sports Authority of India's Jammu centre as a prelude to the World Bicycle Day that falls on June 3.
Cyclists from the cycling clubs of Jammu, NYK and J&K Cycling Association ofJ&K participated in the rally with great enthusiasm and spirit. The highlight of the event was the participation of thirty women riders from the WDR (Women Do Ride) group.
The rally was flagged off by Nuzhat Gul, Secretary J&K Sports Council from Maulana Azad Stadium and it covered 25 Kms stretch to Hari Niwas, BC Road, Gandhi Nagar, Apsara Road, Last Morh and back to the venue.
Mementos were presented to Om Prakash, General Secretary J&K Cycling Association, Sudhir Anand, eminent Rider and Aneesa Nabi, CSO JKSC and brand Ambassador FIT India Mission.
Aman Sharma, High performance Director of SAI and CIC STC Jammu thanked all participnts, staff of the SAI and JKSC and other agencies engaged for the successful conduct of the event.
The event concluded with chants of 'Bharat mata ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram'.
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