Desh Bhagat University and The Himalayan Foundation Organised a Cyclothon “Tour De City” as a Fitness Initiative
Kanwar Inder Singh/ royalpatiala.in News/ June 18,2023
Desh Bhagat University, Mandi Gobindgarh and Desh Bhagat Radio in collaboration with The Himalayan Foundation organised a Cyclothon “TOUR DE CITY” on 18th June, 2023 (Sunday).
Divyasnsh Gupta, President, The Himalayan Foundation, welcomed Ram Gopal, CPS, DSP, CID, Chandigarh as the chief guest, and Dr. Sandeep Singh, President, Desh Bhagat University and Radio, Karnail Singh Ahhi, Former District and Session Judge as the special guest of the event.
He shared that cycling is a great medium to promote good health and to maintain physical fitness. He also added that it is an initiative taken every year by the Foundation and DBU to spread the message regarding looking after one’s health as a priority.
The cyclothon started from sector 16, cricket stadium at 6:30 am and more than 500 people registered for it. Ram Gopal, (CID) DSP, Chandigarh and Dr. Sandeep Singh had flag off the cyclothon
Ram Gopal, DSP congratulated the participants for taking a step towards environment conservation. He also said that such events serve as a major inspiration for youth to make fitness a habit.
Dr. Sandeep Singh, President, DBU said that this initiative by DBU and The Himalayan Foundation has been really popular among the youth. Cycling is a great medium to stay fit and DBU is promoting the notion of ‘Healthy Mind Resides in a Healthy Body’ through this cyclothon. He congratulated the organisers for the organisation of the event and hoped for it to be a great success.
Karnail Singh, Former District and Session judge said that he is glad to know that Himalayan Foundation and DBU is committed to the health and fitness of the masses which is getting ignored by people these days. He congratulated the foundation and the University for this initiative and wished them luck for their future endeavors too.
Rohan Kapoor, Chairperson, The Himalayan Foundation shared that a special prize was given to the winner participant. He added that a huge enthusiasm was shown by the participants and they shared that they had an excellent experience. He thanked Ram Gopal, DSP, CID, Chandigarh, Dr. Sandeep Singh, President, Desh Bhagat University and Karnail Singh Ahhi, Former district Session judge, Chandigarh for their valuable presence.
