The movement aims to promote a fit and healthy lifestyle among citizens. Launching the event at the Indira Gandhi stadium in New Delhi, the prime minister appealed to the country to make fitness a “daily mantra”.
“When we embark on our journey of fitness, we begin to understand our body better. I have seen many people who have known and recognised the power of their body. This has also boosted their confidence, which has helped them building a better personality” Indian Express newspaper’s website quoted Modi as saying.
The netizens too joined in on the Fit India campaign and shared pictures and videos showcasing their healthy lifestyles. Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty also promoted the movement on Twitter with her fitness video clips.
As it was an occasion linked to fitness, Indian sports enthusiasts couldn’t help but make a splash in their own way. Many of them took to social media to promote the message of embracing a healthy lifestyle.
National Sports Day 2019 was celebrated across India, marking the 114th birth anniversary of Indian hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. He is considered to have been the greatest-ever hockey player to represent the country. Dhyan Chand had an exceptional international career, which involved leading the Indian hockey team to win three Olympic Gold Medals in 1928, 1932 and 1936.