The Indian Rope Skipping Federation (IRSF) participated in the 91st Delhi edition of Sundays on Cycle, a Fit India initiative that promotes physical activity and community participation across the country. Held on 20 September 2026 at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, the event celebrated journalists under the theme “A Ride for the Stories That Matter.” The gathering combined cycling, rope skipping and other fitness activities to encourage people to adopt healthier lifestyles.
Celebrating Journalists Through Fitness
The 91st edition paid tribute to journalists and their contribution to informing and connecting society. Through their reporting, journalists bring important stories to the public and help communities stay informed about events and developments.
The theme highlighted the people behind these stories while bringing participants together around a shared message: staying active is important for everyone. The event provided an opportunity for members of the media, fitness enthusiasts and the public to participate in a morning dedicated to health and community spirit.
Cycling and Community Participation in Delhi
Cycling remained a central activity, with participants taking part in a ride covering approximately five kilometres around the India Gate area. The ride encouraged people to experience cycling as an enjoyable form of physical activity while promoting awareness of active and sustainable lifestyles.
The event attracted more than 1,000 participants, reflecting the growing interest in community-based fitness activities. Bringing people together in a public setting helped reinforce the message that exercise does not need to be complicated or expensive. Simple activities such as cycling and walking can become meaningful parts of a healthier routine.
Rope Skipping Adds Energy to the Celebration
Rope skipping was among the activities that brought energy and excitement to the gathering. It is an accessible physical activity that can help develop coordination, agility, endurance and rhythm.
The participation of the Indian Rope Skipping Federation highlighted the role of rope skipping in promoting fitness among children, young people and adults. By combining this activity with cycling, the event offered participants different ways to get moving and discover enjoyable approaches to exercise.
Rope skipping also supports the wider objective of making fitness engaging and inclusive. With suitable space and a skipping rope, people can practise individually or participate in group activities, making it a versatile addition to community fitness programmes.
Supporting the Fit India Movement
The event was organised as part of the Fit India Movement’s effort to encourage regular physical activity and make fitness a part of everyday life. The initiative brings communities together through accessible activities and encourages people to take responsibility for their well-being.
The 91st Delhi edition combined this message with recognition of journalists, demonstrating how a fitness gathering can also celebrate the contributions of a professional community. Activities such as cycling, rope skipping, yoga and Zumba offered participants several ways to engage with the event.
Participants also took part in a Nasha Mukti pledge, reinforcing the importance of healthy choices and a positive lifestyle.
For more information about the national fitness initiative, visit the official Fit India website.
Indian Rope Skipping Federation’s Contribution
The Indian Rope Skipping Federation (IRSF) continues to support the promotion of rope skipping and physical fitness through its participation in community initiatives. Its involvement in the event connected the sport with a wider public fitness campaign and helped introduce rope skipping to a broader audience.
By supporting activities that encourage movement and participation, IRSF contributes to the vision of a fitter and more active India. Community events provide a valuable platform to demonstrate that rope skipping can be both a sporting discipline and an enjoyable way to stay active.
Visit the official Indian Rope Skipping Federation website to learn more about the federation and rope skipping activities in India.
Event Details
- Event: 91st Delhi Edition of Sundays on Cycle
- Theme: A Ride for the Stories That Matter — With Journalists
- Date: 20 September 2026
- Time: 5:30 AM, as reported in event coverage
- Venue: Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi
- Activities: Cycling, rope skipping, yoga and Zumba
- Cycling route: Approximately 5 km around the India Gate area
- Participation: More than 1,000 people
Pedal, Skip and Inspire a Fitter India
The 91st Delhi edition brought together cycling, rope skipping and community participation to celebrate journalists and promote healthier lifestyles. By connecting fitness with recognition of the people who share important stories, the event delivered a message that extended beyond sport.
The Indian Rope Skipping Federation is proud to support initiatives that encourage people to move, participate and make fitness a regular part of life.
The 91st edition of Sundays on Cycle continued the campaign’s mission of bringing fitness activities closer to the public. With cycling and rope skipping at the heart of the celebration, participants experienced how simple activities can make an active lifestyle more enjoyable.
Sundays on Cycle Brings Communities Together
Beyond cycling, Sundays on Cycle encourages people from different backgrounds to come together and participate in fitness activities. The Delhi edition dedicated to journalists showed how sport and community engagement can combine to spread a positive message about health and well-being.
The collaboration with Rope Skipping Sundays added another engaging element to Sundays on Cycle, introducing participants to a fun activity that supports coordination, agility and stamina.
Through events like these, Sundays on Cycle continues to promote the Fit India vision of making physical activity an enjoyable part of everyday life.
Pedal. Skip. Celebrate the voices that inspire India!