Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Mansukh Mandaviya will visit Kerala on June 23, 2026, where he will participate in a series of events promoting fitness, sports excellence and mass participation in sports, a statement issued by the PIB said.
The Union Minister will begin his engagements by participating in ‘Cycling by the Sea’, a cycling event from Chackai ITI to Shankumugham Beach in Thiruvananthapuram.
Organised to promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of Fit India Movement, the initiative seeks to encourage people to adopt active and healthy lifestyles through cycling and other fitness activities.
During the visit, Mandaviya will also visit GV Raja Sports School, Mylom, one of the country's renowned sports institutions that has contributed numerous athletes to Indian sports.
The visit reflects the Government's continued emphasis on strengthening grassroots sports development and nurturing young sporting talent.
Later, the Union Minister will attend the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games Fun Run Event at the Kerala University Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
The event forms part of the outreach activities leading up to the 2026 Asian Games and coincides with International Olympic Day celebrations.
The Fun Run is expected to bring together over 40,000 participants, including students, athletes, youth volunteers and members of the public.
The large-scale event is set to showcase the spirit of sportsmanship and collective participation while highlighting Keralam's vibrant sporting culture and strengthening public engagement with the Asian Games movement.
