It will be an extended celebration of sports this year, as the National Sports Day will stretch into a three-day “Jan Andolan” (people’s movement) across the country.
Many States and Union Territories have issued orders to the concerned departments to initiate the preparations for National Sports Day.
As part of the call by Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya, every citizen will be encouraged to spend at least one hour on sports. Like the Fit India movement, this move is expected to turn into a revolution and encourage good health across people of all walks of life and age.
On August 29, eminent athletes and public representatives will engage people in sports activities, as part of the motto, “Har gali, Har maidan, Khele saara Hindustan”.
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The National Sports Day celebrations will incorporate the Olympic values of excellence, friendship, respect and the Paralympic values of courage, determination, inspiration, and equality.
On the second day, there will be sports debates, fitness talks, and competitions in indigenous and other sports across the country.
The third day, on August 31, will be dedicated to the Fit India, Sundays on Cycle drive, to further consolidate cycling as an integral part of everyday life.
Top athletes like Abhinav Bindra, PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Manika Batra, Sunil Chhetri, and Murali Sreeshankar have already started spreading the message among the masses.
Published on Aug 25, 2025
