PM Modi Launches Fit India Campaign, Calls For ‘Healthier Future’

Catch all the latest updates about FIT India Campaign here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, 29 August, launched the ‘Fit India Movement’, saying the initiative is the need of the hour and will take the country towards a healthier future.

• Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju and this year’s National Sports Awards winners among others attended the event
• Launching the campaign, Modi said technology has contributed to a sedentary lifestyle
• “Be it boxing, badminton, tennis or any sport, our athletes are giving new wings to our aspirations,” Modi said

Geeta Phogat Tweets in Support of Fit India Campaign

Olympic athlete and freestyle wrestler Geeta Phogat was the latest athlete to take to twitter to show solidarity with PM Modi’s Fit India Campaign.

आप सभी को राष्ट्रीय खेल दिवस की हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं। आइये इस अवसर पर माननीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री@narendramodi जी और खेलमंत्री श्री @RijijuOffice जी के नेतृत्व में आरंभ हुए #FitIndiaMovement में सहभागी बनकर #Fitness की अपनी संस्कृति और विरासत को नए आयाम दें pic.twitter.com/IWJblKwJ1L

— geeta phogat (@geeta_phogat) August 29, 2019

Fitness is Beyond Just Sports: PM Modi

Speaking at the event, PM Modi urged citizens to take the movement forward and incorporate the mantra of fitness into every aspect of our lives.

स्पोर्ट्स का सीधा नाता फिटनेस से है, लेकिन आज जिस #FitIndiaMovement की शुरुआत हुई है।

उसका विस्तार स्पोर्ट्स से भी बढ़कर आगे जाने का है।

Fitness एक शब्द नहीं है, बल्कि स्वस्थ और समृद्ध जीवन की एक जरूरी शर्त है: पीएम श्री नरेन्द्र मोदी pic.twitter.com/zS0t0et9Xv

— BJP (@BJP4India) August 29, 2019

In Pictures: Children Perform at the Stadium During Fit India Campaign

The colourful ceremony included performances from children to showcase India’s many indigenous martial art forms.

Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the launch of #FitIndiaMovement at Indira Gandhi Stadium, on the occasion of #NationalSportsDay. pic.twitter.com/vOwXyuAsEc

— ANI (@ANI) August 29, 2019

VP Venkaiah Naidu, VVS Laxman Remember 'Hockey Wizard' Dhyanchand on National Sports Day

Vice President of India, M Venkaiah Naidu, former Olympian and MP Rajyavardhan Rathore and cricketer VVS Laxman posted on Twitter in honour of India’s hockey legend.

I pay my tributes to the wizard of Hockey, Major Dhyan Chand on his birth anniversary which is celebrated as National Sports Day. On this important ocassion, I call upon people, especially the youth and children to make sports a part of their daily routine. #NationalSportsDay pic.twitter.com/fyCBuF9FoK

— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) August 29, 2019

Remembering #MajorDhyanChand on his Birth Anniversary, marked as #NationalSportsDay.

A Padma Bhushan recipient & a 3 time Olympic 🥇 winner, he'll 4ever stand as Indian Sports tallest figure.

Let's pay him tribute by making sports & fitness a way of life. #FitIndiaMovement pic.twitter.com/mN22q6tL9g

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 29, 2019

Tributes to 'The Wizard' of hockey, the great #MajorDhyanChand on his birth anniversary.
Also salute to all the sportspersons who have made India proud with their hardwork and determination.#NationalSportsDay pic.twitter.com/BYA1abb3iR

— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) August 29, 2019

Remembering the greatest hockey player #MajorDhyanChand on his birth anniversary.

He was known as 'The Magician Of Hockey' & 'The Wizard's for his uncanny hockey talents.

My humble tributes to the Pride of our Nation & warm greetings to everyone on #NationalSportsDay. pic.twitter.com/EOclKhpPMX

— Shobha Karandlaje (@ShobhaBJP) August 29, 2019

Heartfelt Tributes to the legend, 'The Magician Of Hockey' and 'The Wizard' #MajorDhyanChand on his Birth Anniversary. Greetings to all fellow Sportspersons on the occasion of #NationalSportsDay. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/QIkZ0kJyRk

— Rani Rampal (@imranirampal) August 29, 2019