Cyclists in Chandigarh rally for patriotism, health
The event aimed to promote fitness, sustainable mobility, and raise awareness about the contributions of the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor.
The rally began at Gandhi Bhawan, PU, and concluded at Tiranga Park in Sector 17. It was flagged off by dean University Instruction Prof. Yojna Rawat, with active participation from Registrar Prof Y P Verma and several senior university officials, including DSW Prof Amit Chauhan, DSW Women Prof Simrat Kahlon, ADSW Prof Naresh Kumar, and PU director of sports Dr Rakesh Malik.
PU vice-chancellor Prof Renu Vig, in a message to participants, encouraged students to incorporate cycling and exercise into their daily routine as a step toward a healthier nation.
Executive director of Sports Authority of India (SAI) North Centre, Zirakpur, Manju Shree addressed participants at the concluding point.
The event saw participation from institutions such as MCM DAV College, PG Government Colleges Sector 11, Dev Samaj College, Government College for Yoga Sector 23, and others.
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It also included the NSS wing, Chandigarh Sports Department, the SAI team led by Dr. Lalit Lohani, and members of the Chandigarh Cycling Association.
The rally was organised under the aegis of the ministry of youth affairs and sports as part of the Fit India Movement.
Chandigarh: Over 450 students, faculty members, and citizens participated in a cycle rally organised by Panjab University, Chandigarh, in collaboration with the Chandigarh administration's department of sports, to mark World Cycling Day on June 1.
The event aimed to promote fitness, sustainable mobility, and raise awareness about the contributions of the Armed Forces during Operation Sindoor.
The rally began at Gandhi Bhawan, PU, and concluded at Tiranga Park in Sector 17. It was flagged off by dean University Instruction Prof. Yojna Rawat, with active participation from Registrar Prof Y P Verma and several senior university officials, including DSW Prof Amit Chauhan, DSW Women Prof Simrat Kahlon, ADSW Prof Naresh Kumar, and PU director of sports Dr Rakesh Malik.
PU vice-chancellor Prof Renu Vig, in a message to participants, encouraged students to incorporate cycling and exercise into their daily routine as a step toward a healthier nation.
Executive director of Sports Authority of India (SAI) North Centre, Zirakpur, Manju Shree addressed participants at the concluding point.
The event saw participation from institutions such as MCM DAV College, PG Government Colleges Sector 11, Dev Samaj College, Government College for Yoga Sector 23, and others. It also included the NSS wing, Chandigarh Sports Department, the SAI team led by Dr. Lalit Lohani, and members of the Chandigarh Cycling Association.
The rally was organised under the aegis of the ministry of youth affairs and sports as part of the Fit India Movement.
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