NEW DELHI — In a major push for grassroots sports and fitness, the Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, is scheduled to visit Kerala on June 23, 2026. The Minister will lead a series of high-profile events designed to promote sports excellence, community health, and mass participation across the state.
Driving the ‘Fit India’ Vision by the Sea
Dr. Mandaviya will kickstart his itinerary by participating in ‘Cycling by the Sea’, a mass cycling event stretching from Chackai ITI to Shankumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram. Organized in alignment with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Fit India Movement, the initiative aims to inspire citizens to integrate active, healthy choices like cycling into their daily routines.
Nurturing Grassroots Talent at G.V. Raja Sports School
As part of the government’s ongoing mission to strengthen grassroots sports infrastructure, the Union Minister will tour the G.V. Raja Sports School in Mylom. Recognized as one of the country’s premier sports institutions, the school has a rich history of nurturing and producing elite athletes for the national stage. The visit underscores a renewed focus on identifying and supporting young talent early in their development cycles.
Celebrating International Olympic Day with Asian Games Fun Run
Concluding his tour, Dr. Mandaviya will attend the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run Event at the Kerala University Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.
Coinciding with International Olympic Day celebrations, this massive outreach event serves to build momentum ahead of the upcoming Asian Games. The Fun Run is anticipated to draw a staggering crowd of over 40,000 participants—including athletes, students, youth volunteers, and sports enthusiasts—showcasing Kerala’s deeply rooted sporting culture on a grand scale.
