The National Cadet Corps (NCC) hosted the Cyclothon 2026 on August 02, 2026, in New Delhi, aiming to inspire youth towards sustainable living and promoting core values. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, flagged off the event.
The National Cadet Corps (NCC) organised Cyclothon 2026 on August 02, 2026, in New Delhi to commemorate 79 years of India's Independence. The initiative aimed to inspire the youth to embrace fitness, environmental responsibility, and sustainable living while reinforcing the core values of patriotism, discipline, unity, and national service that form the foundation of the National Cadet Corps.
The Cyclothon was flagged off by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Shri Mansukh Mandaviya, in the presence of the Minister of State for Defence, Shri Sanjay Seth, Defence Secretary Shri Rajesh Kumar Singh, renowned boxer M C Mary Kom and renowned tennis player Leander Paes.
Led by Director General, NCC, Lieutenant General Virendra Vats, a group of 79 NCC cadets embarked on a symbolic 79-kilometre ride to mark 79 years of India's Independence. The event commenced from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and concluded at the same venue after successfully covering the designated route through prominent landmarks of the National Capital.
Organised under the theme 'Clean India, Green India, Fit India,' the Cyclothon reaffirmed NCC's commitment to national missions such as TB Mukt Bharat, Swachh Bharat, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, and Har Ghar Tiranga.
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