National Sports Day programmes begin with ‘Fit India Pledge’

To celebrate National Sports Day on August 29, the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand, the NTR District Sports Authority (DSA) organised the ‘Fit India Pledge’ programme at the Indira Gandhi Municipal Corporation (IGMC) Stadium in Vijayawada on Monday. District Sports Development Officer (DSDO) SA Azeez administered the pledge to the players.
The Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh (SAAP) has instructed to conduct National Sports Day programmes in all districts from August 26 to 31. Following these instructions, NTR DSA organised the Fit India Pledge. DSDO Azeez emphasised the importance of daily physical activity for at least 30 minutes to maintain good health. NTR District Boxing Coach P Isaq, Kabaddi Coach Jagadessh, Basketball Coach Santosh, Weightlifting Coach Swamy, Volleyball Coach Sk Riyaz, Yoga Coach Ramanjaneyulu, Table Tennis Coach Sk Muntaz, Football Coach P Ravi Kumar, and others took part in the event.