Academic Events

FIT INDIA MOVEMENT

Start Date

29th August 2023

End Date

29th August 2023

Time

09 : 00 AM

Audience Type

Academicians

Location

Vidyavihar - Mumbai

Institution(s)

Somaiya Sports Academy

Event Details

Hum Fit Toh Somaiya Fit,

“Most people will Talk the Talk, but few people will Walk the Walk, be amongst those few.” by Dr. Steve Maraboli. On the occasion of National Sports Day, our Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi had initiated a fitness movement named Fit India Movement across the country for a healthier nation.  He appealed to all the educational institutions in particular and the students, in general, to come together and take a pledge to dedicate time to improve their physical fitness and mental health for a stronger country. We at Somaiya Sports Academy supports and promotes the Cause hence we organized this “FIT INDIA MOVEMENT” by calling the students, teachers and support staff to join us and help us in promoting this cause.
Students and Faculties from All the institute of Somaiya were present for the event. The event started by Mr Aazaz Khan addressing the crowd and welcoming the audience and by recitated the Fitness Pledge the event got started. The chief guest Lt Gen Jagbir Singh was energetic like always and gave a glimpse of how sports is important to build a character and shared the story of legendary Dhyan Chand. Followed by the motivational words by Mr. Sovam Basu who shared why physical fitness is important to build character.  the crowd gathered in attention to pay respect to National Anthem and then we had the 50 metres Race for all the Head of Institute and Head of Departments, Mr. Dinesh Acharya was the winner in 50 Meters Men’s category and Ms. Yamini Shah was victorious in Women’s Category.  the main event “WALK THE WALK” was started where all the Head of Institution were made to walk in front followed by all the students. The crowd gave a very promising response as the students were in large numbers and showed a lot of zeal and Enthusiasm. Selfie booth was created so that the students capture the moment and follow this practice regularly

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