As part of the month-and-half long Fit India Freedom Run, Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju on Monday participated in the Fit India Cyclothon in Ladakh. The local cycling association and the people of the Union Territory also joined in. The event started on August 15 and will continue till October 2.
Taking to twitter the Minister urged the people to not only witness the scenic beauty of the pristine landscape but also to make the #FitIndiaMovement a success by participating in the #FitIndiaFreedomRun event.
The Minister laid the foundation for a Synthetic Track & AstroTurf for football in Leh at an open stadium and for a Gymnasium hall in NDS indoor stadium in Leh. This could be the highest football ground at over 11,550 feet. Lieutenant Governor, RK Mathur was also present at the event.