Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a new initiative in the form of the ‘Fit India Movement’ on Thursday, August 29, reports the Indian Express.
The launch event was held at the Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium, New Delhi and saw the Prime Minister administer a fitness pledge on National Sports Day or Major Dhyan Chand’s birth anniversary.
Requesting people to participate whole-heartedly in the campaign, the Prime Minister had tweeted on August 25, saying:
Today, on National Sports Day we pledge to strength Fit India Movement! https://t.co/0BmpLreJPP
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 29, 2019
During today’s #MannKiBaat, I have made some requests to my fellow Indians: Visit iconic places relating to Bapu as a part of his 150th Jayanti. Travel to places related to nature and wildlife. Strengthen Poshan Abhiyan. Be a part of Fit India movement.
After his announcement, sports stars and celebrities echoed PM’s message about health and fitness.
Spent some time with these wonder women at the St. Anthony’s Old Age Home, felt blessed by the love shown by them. Their excitement to play carrom knew no bounds.
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) August 29, 2019
As rightly said by our Hon. PM Shri @narendramodi, SPORTS & FITNESS IS FOR ALL.#SportPlayingNation#FitIndiaMovement pic.twitter.com/XF78o2x5yk
Remembering #MajorDhyanChand on his Birth Anniversary, marked as #NationalSportsDay.
— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) August 29, 2019
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
The hallmark of any sport is its ability to nurture champions! 🏆🥇
— Indian Super League (@IndSuperLeague) August 29, 2019
This #NationalSportsDay ⚽🏑🏸🏏, we salute every sportsperson, who has put 🇮🇳 on the global stage & inspired the next generation to pursue a fit & healthy lifestyle! #FitIndiaMovement#HeroISL #LetsFootball pic.twitter.com/IR5B6Fd6Ht
Thank you Honorable Prime Minister @PMOIndia for #FitIndiaMovement and #NationalSportsDay.
— Kiran Bedi (@thekiranbedi) August 29, 2019
We believe and practice this daily.
To ensure RajNivas remains fit and healthy to serve Puducherry to the best of our ability. @KirenRijiju pic.twitter.com/9tj4Li4Gl5
As a fitness lover it’s fantastic to observe the launch of the #FitIndiaMovement ..
— Rahul Dev Official (@RahulDevRising) August 29, 2019
Kudos to our Honourable PM @narendramodi & sports minister @kirenrijiju for their initiative ..
Motivation for many to start NOW! 👇pic.twitter.com/clQOmWZbpc
Congratulations to our PM @narendramodi & sports minister @kirenrijiju for launching the Fit India Movement on 29th August. I’m sure this will inspire all Indians in finding easy and fun ways to adapt a fit and healthy lifestyle #FitIndiaMovement
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) August 28, 2019
Ready to go for #FitIndiaMovement. #jaihind #fitness @Media_SAI @KirenRijiju @narendramodi pic.twitter.com/324lu2Dncg
— Mary Kom (@MangteC) August 28, 2019
Sports has been one of the biggest teachers in my life. On #NationalSportsDay, let’s take a pledge towards fitness and fly towards our dreams 😊 #FitIndiaMovement pic.twitter.com/0bMzKZ3vC4
— hardik pandya (@hardikpandya7) August 29, 2019
In today’s fast-paced life, being fit is as important as breathing. So, I urge you all to join me in our Hon’ble Prime Minister, @PMOIndia‘s initiative, the ‘Fit India’ campaign. Pledge to make fitness a way of life today.@KirenRijiju @Media_SAI #SwasthRahoMastRaho #FitIndia pic.twitter.com/a1xB682c08
— SHILPA SHETTY KUNDRA (@TheShilpaShetty) August 28, 2019
I am taking the pledge, are you ? #FitnessPledgeWithPM #FitIndia #FitIndiaMovement 🇮🇳 @narendramodi @KirenRijiju @mlkhattar @bigboutleague @arjunk26 @TheShilpaShetty @Shivanikataria6 @SDhawan25 @parvindabas @Sangram_Sanjeet https://t.co/Ha5cQwH6FU pic.twitter.com/VGsH0xfCJK
— Manoj Kumar 🇮🇳 (@BoxerManojkr) August 26, 2019
The Prime Minister ended by saying:
Fitness is not just a word, it is a key requirement of a healthy and happy life.
