National Youth Day (January 12) saw a spectacular display of fitness enthusiasts and community unity on the streets of Ranchi as 60 participants took part in the 'Cyclothon 25' organized by i3 Foundation. The event witnessed participants ranging from 12-13 years old children to 57-58 years-old men and women.
The event aimed to promote awareness about health and fitness, with DiGiCrow and G-Tech Education as partners and sponsors.
Event Details:
- 25 km route: Started from Morhabadi, passed through Pithoria, and ended at Morhabadi via Kanke Road.
- 50 km route: Followed the same route but with a turning point at Kumhariya (Chandwe Market Road).
Key Highlights:
Fitness experts conducted a warm-up session to boost participants' enthusiasm. Safety volunteers ensured a secure and smooth experience. All participants received medals and certificates to acknowledge their efforts.
Distinguished Guests: Murari Lal Meena (Retd. DG, Police), Utkarsh Kumar (SDM, Ranchi), Mrinmay Paul (Murshidabad), 13-year-old Sutatva Riju (Palamu), Dr. Agnish Minj, Ganesh Reddy, Praveen Rajgarhia, S R Natesh (IFS), Dr. Danish Halim, Amit Lakra, and others.
Past Event and Future Plans:
Previous year, on August 17, 2024, i3 Foundation organized a special 30 km Cyclothon with 15 mountaineers (Everest Summiteers) and civilian participants, which was successfully held from JAP1 Auditorium to Dhurva Dam.
This year, the foundation has released its annual event calendar for 2025. As part of this initiative, the foundation has pledged to organize a Cyclothon every second Sunday of the month in Ranchi to promote fitness awareness.
Rajeev Gupta, Founder and Director of i3 Foundation, stated, "Our objective is not only to promote fitness but also to inspire people to adopt a healthy lifestyle."
The success of this event was made possible by the support of i3 Foundation's Amit Modi, Firoz Khan, Kailash Manjhi, Kanishk Poddar, and the entire volunteer team, as well as G-Tech's team.
"We aim to make Ranchi a beautiful city where such activities continue to thrive," added Gupta.
