Festival of Fitness and Tourism in the Capital, 16th Champion Run organized on the occasion of World Tourism Day

New Delhi, September 27, 2025 – On the occasion of World Tourism Day, the 16th Champion Run was organized in the capital city of Delhi by Health Fitness Trust, drawing a large number of participants. With the theme “Hum Fit to India Fit” (If we are fit, India is fit), the run spread awareness about the importance of fitness and encouraged people to adopt a healthy lifestyle.

The Champion Run was flagged off by Delhi’s Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra. After the run, he also honored the winners in a prize distribution ceremony.

The event was organized in collaboration with Delhi Tourism Department, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, and the Land Ports Authority of India. Former Union Minister Vijay Goel also graced the occasion with his special presence.

The entire event was coordinated by Asian Marathon Champion Dr. Sunita Godara, who has been leading fitness and health awareness campaigns across the country for many years. The aim of the event was not only to promote health and fitness but also to highlight the importance of tourism and sustainable development. Participants joined the run to share the message “Hum Fit to India Fit” and reaffirm their commitment towards responsible tourism.

Speaking on the occasion, Hon’ble Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra said:
“Today is World Tourism Day. On this occasion, I would like to thank respected Vijay Goel ji, Sunita Godara ji, and Madhukar Pandey ji for organizing this event through the Health Fitness Trust. The tourism scenario in Delhi is changing very rapidly. Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji and Chief Minister Smt. Rekha Gupta’s vision is to make Delhi a tourism hub. Delhi has gained several modern tourist attractions such as the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, Kartavya Path, and War Memorial. The effort is to ensure that Delhi is not just a transit hub, but a destination where tourists stay and explore, giving it a unique identity at the international level. On this occasion of World Tourism Day, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the people of Delhi and to all citizens of India.”