General Manager Northern Railway inaugurates Fit India Cyclothon at Karnail Singh Stadium

As part of Fit India movement, Northern Railway Sports Association (NRSA) organised “Fit India Cyclothon” at Karnail Singh Stadium, New Delhi today i.e: on 2nd January 2021. General Manager, Northern Railway and Patron, NRSA Ashutosh Gangal. presided over the cyclothon event.

On the occasion Ashutosh Gangal also inaugurated the newly constructed “5 cricket practice pitches”. Flood lights have also been installed around these pitches which will help players to practice in night also. Thus, Karnail Singh stadium has now become a national level cricket stadium where Ranji Trophy matches are also being organized.

Speaking on this occasion, Ashutosh Gangal said that, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given the slogan of  ‘Fitness ka Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz’ whose aim is that every Indian citizen should dedicate half an hour every day for his health. As part of that initiative, this Cyclothon is being organized. These days cycling has emerged not only as a hobby but it is also an economical means to keep oneself fit. By keeping ourselves fit, we can defeat the Covid pandemic.”

General Manager further said, “Seeing the level of participation, I can say that our officers and employees are energetic and have awareness towards their fitness. The upcoming Boxing hall, Multipurpose hall and renovated rooms will help in organizing several games at one place simultaneously. Further, NRSA, in future, has also planned all-weather swimming pool, flood lighting in the cricket stadium and new weightlifting hall which will help in establishing Karnail Singh Stadium as a sports hub.