Varanasi to Host Fit India Sundays Celebrating Commonwealth Games 2030

The Fit India Sundays event in Varanasi is set to celebrate India's hosting of the Commonwealth Games 2030. This vibrant occasion will showcase renowned artists and athletes, including Padma Bhushan awardee Pandit Sajan Mishra and Olympian Priyanka Goswami. Attendees can look forward to engaging fitness sessions, Zumba, dance, and yoga, making it a significant celebration of health and culture. Launched in December 2024, this initiative has grown into a community-driven movement, promoting fitness across the nation. Join the excitement and be part of this fitness revolution!

By Narendra Chaudhary Dec 6, 2025, 15:43 IST

Celebrating Fitness and Culture in Varanasi

Varanasi, Dec 6: The upcoming Fit India Sundays event in Varanasi will honor India's role as the host for the Commonwealth Games 2030.

This event will continue Kashi’s rich tradition of art, culture, and sporting excellence, featuring:

Pandit Sajan Mishra, a Padma Bhushan awardee and renowned vocalist from the Banaras Gharana.

Sanju Sahaj, a distinguished tabla artist from the Banaras Gharana.

Sunil Singh, an Indian weightlifter who earned a silver medal at the 2025 Asian Youth Weightlifting Championship.

Divya Singh, a former captain of the Indian Women’s Basketball Team and a celebrated athlete from Varanasi.

Pratima Singh, a former Indian basketball player and part of the famous Singh Sisters, who have significantly contributed to the sport's growth in India.

Pooja Sihag, an Indian freestyle wrestler, bronze medallist at CWG 2022, and holder of multiple Asian and national medals.

Priyanka Goswami, an Olympian race walker and silver medallist at CWG 2022, recognized as one of India's top race walkers.

This edition will embody the vibrant spirit of Varanasi’s ghats and streets, featuring national-level fitness activities, including Zumba, dance, and yoga, making it one of the largest fitness celebrations in the city. Hundreds of citizens, students, security personnel, and cultural enthusiasts are anticipated to join in.

Fit India Sundays on cycle was initiated in December 2024 under the leadership of Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya.

The initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Fitness Ka Dose, Adha Ghanta Roz' and the national campaign against obesity.

Since its inception, Sundays on Cycle has evolved into a movement driven by the public.

With over 4000 NaMo Fit India Cycling Clubs and countless citizens participating weekly, this initiative has transformed into a community-led fitness revolution across India.