The 2nd Fit India State Level Cyclothon 2026, organized by the Sports Authority of India North East Region Center Imphal, concluded.
The cyclothon, organized with the aim of promoting cycling culture and community participation for a fit body under the Fit India Movement and Khelo India, started from Manipur University and ended at Khongjom War Memorial Complex.
In the prize distribution event of the cyclothon, Victoria Yengkhom, IPS; Athlete Member Commission of Cycling Federation of India Elangbam Bhubaneswar Singh; Dronacharya Awardee Leishangthem Ibomcha; Padmashree Awardee Nameirakpam Kunjarani Devi; 86 Bn CRPF W Nandini Devi; Assistant Secretary of Imphal East District Gurumayum Dayananda Sharma; Fit India Ambassador Medha Haobijam; Renowned Actor SP Ronel Mayenglambam; and DYSO Thoubal Deven Moirangthem were among the distinguished guests who participated.
At the conclusion of the event, cyclists who secured the top positions in various categories were felicitated with prizes. The first prize winner received Rs 25,000, the second prize winner Rs 20,000, and the third prize winner Rs 15,000, along with medals and certificates.
In the Men’s Open Category, Khongakpam Gunachand Meitei secured the first position, Leishangthem Bishorjit Singh the second, and Nongmaithem Dhananjoy Singh the third.
In the Women’s Open Category, Leishangthem Natalie Chanu secured the first position, Naorem Deena Devi the second, and Shorensangbam Tanu the third.
In the 40+ Men’s Category, Sanasam Chingkheinganba, Md. Imtiyaz Rahaman, and Ahanthem Dara Singh secured the first, second, and third positions, respectively. In the 40+ Women’s Category, Chingsubam Sanggai, Ningthoujam Nutan Devi, and Heikrujam Jibolata secured the first, second, and third positions, respectively. Ten consolation prizes were awarded in each category to felicitate and encourage the participants.
In her speech, Chief Guest Victoria Yengkhom IPS stated that a society with a strong and healthy population can be built only if the elderly in every corner of the country are healthy. Therefore, the cyclothon was organized with the aim of everyone maintaining a healthy body. He urged everyone to maintain a healthy body to be Fit India and build a strong nation.
