Kolkata, November 9, 2025: The City of Joy witnessed a record-breaking celebration of health and harmony as more than 4,000 cyclists pedaled through its iconic streets for the Fit India Kolkata Cyclothon 2025 โ now recognized as Eastern Indiaโs largest cycling event.Organized jointly by the Sports Authority of India (SAI โ Regional Centre, Kolkata) and the Loha Foundation, with Coal India Limited as the presenting sponsor, the event marked Kolkataโs first chip-timed, large-scale fitness festival. It was held under the Fit India Movement and the nationwide โSundays on Cycleโ initiative launched by Union Sports Minister Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya.
Themed โRide for Change, Ride for Kolkata,โ the cyclothon transformed the city into a vibrant celebration of fitness, sustainability, and inclusivity. Participants across five categories โ 70 KM Pro Ride, 50 KM Endurance Ride, 25 KM Amateur Ride, 10 KM Fun Ride, and 5 KM Fun Run โ showcased the cityโs growing passion for green mobility and active living.The event was graced by Padma Bhushan awardees Leander Paes and Usha Uthup, along with dignitaries including Shri Krishna Prakash, IPS (Honorary Race Director), Ms. Amar Jyoti, Executive Director, SAI RC Kolkata, Shri Mukesh Kumar, Commissioner of Police, Bidhannagar, and Shri Sanoj Kumar Jha, Chairman, Coal India Limited.
Adding to the morningโs festive energy, Bollywood singer Shadab Faridi delivered a power-packed live performance for the participants. The Postmaster General of Kolkata, Mr. Ashok Kumar, also released a special postal cancellation commemorating the Cyclothonโs first edition.
Over 300 specially-abled children from the National Institute of Locomotor Disabilities participated alongside their cycling buddies, making it a truly inclusive event. Teams from Railways, NDRF, Coal India, Police, and the Armed Forces joined the ride, reinforcing the spirit of collective fitness.
Leander Paes hailed the initiative as โa movement towards a healthier and greener India,โ while Usha Uthup called it โa moment of pride and inspiration for Kolkata.โ
Supported by Fit India, Mission LiFE, and local civic authorities, the event reflected the motto โเคธเฅเคตเคธเฅเคฅ เคตเฅเคฏเคเฅเคคเคฟ, เคธเฅเคตเคธเฅเคฅ เคชเคฐเคฟเคตเคพเคฐ, เคธเฅเคตเคธเฅเคฅ เคธเคฎเคพเคโ โ A healthy individual builds a healthy society.
With unmatched enthusiasm, stellar participation, and a festival-like atmosphere, the Fit India Kolkata Cyclothon 2025 not only set a new benchmark for sporting events in the East but also inspired a powerful message โ every pedal counts toward a fitter, cleaner, and stronger India.
