On National Sports Day 2019, PM Narendra Modi has launched Fit India Movement where he asked every individual to pick up a sport in order to stay fit. The sole aim of the movement is to encourage citizens to have a healthy lifestyle. Sachin Tendulkar and Mary Kom joined the moment in their own unique way. While Sachin Tendulkar was seen spending time at an old age house, Mary Kom practised boxing on the beach. Major Dhyan Chand’s 114th Birth Anniversary: Interesting Facts to Know About the Hockey Wizard on National Sports Day 2019.

The videos of the two sports personalities were shared on social media.  National Sports Day 2019 is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand. Sporting legends including VVS Laxman, Vijender Singh, Shikhar Dhawan and others paid tributes to Major Dhyan Chand. The movement encourages people to take fitness as an important part of their life and move out of their home to do some of the other fitness activity.

Sachin Tendulkar

Mary Kom

At the event, PM Modi said technology contributed to a sedentary lifestyle. "Fitness has always been an integral part of our culture. But, there is indifference towards fitness issues now. A few decades back, a normal person would walk 8-10km in a day, do cycling or run," Modi said. He also explained that technology is the main reason for the lack of physical activity. PM Modi also congratulated the winners of the national sports awards and lauded India's sporting achievements.

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