The National Cadet Corps (NCC) organised Cyclothon 2026 today in New Delhi to commemorate 79 years of India’s Independence. The Cyclothon was flagged off by the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, in the presence of the Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth. 

 

The event commenced from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium and concluded at the same venue after covering the designated route through prominent landmarks of the National Capital. The event was organised under the theme of Clean India, Green India, Fit India.

 

The initiative aimed to inspire the youth to embrace fitness, environmental responsibility, and sustainable living while reinforcing the core values of patriotism, discipline, unity, and national service that form the foundation of the NCC.

 

The Ministry of Defence said that the Cyclothon reaffirmed NCC’s commitment to national missions such as TB Mukt Bharat, Swachh Bharat, Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam, and Har Ghar Tiranga.