{"id":18976,"date":"2025-02-07T17:15:45","date_gmt":"2025-02-07T11:45:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/asiannewsservice.in\/en\/?p=18976"},"modified":"2025-02-17T20:20:29","modified_gmt":"2025-02-17T14:50:29","slug":"indian-athletes-fitness-influencers-rally-behind-prime-minister-narendra-modis-call-to-fight-obesity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/asiannewsservice.in\/en\/indian-athletes-fitness-influencers-rally-behind-prime-minister-narendra-modis-call-to-fight-obesity\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Athletes, Fitness Influencers Rally Behind Prime Minister Narendra Modi\u2019s Call to Fight Obesity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Delhi, Feb 7<br \/>\nIndian sports athletes and fitness influencers are stepping up to support Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi\u2019s clarion call to combat obesity, made at the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games 2025 in Dehradun.<\/p>\n<p>Indian hockey legend PR Sreejesh stressed the need for dietary awareness. \u201cEating well is the first step towards a healthier, happier life. Let\u2019s make Fit Food India a lifestyle, inspired by PM Narendra Modi ji\u2019s commitment to fitness,\u201d he wrote on social media platform X.<\/p>\n<p>Table tennis star Manika Batra echoed the sentiment, promoting the importance of mindful eating. \u201cThe food we eat shapes our health. Let\u2019s commit to nutritious choices and make Fit Food India a way of life, contributing to Hon&#8217;ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi ji\u2019s mission for a fitter India,\u201d she posted on X.<\/p>\n<p>Fit India icon and MMA champion Sangram Singh meanwhile emphasized the urgency of prioritizing health, urging people to adopt a fit lifestyle. \u201cThe most essential thing for the human body is to eat well and stay fit. Our Hon\u2019ble Prime Minister has urged this to everybody, and we must fight against obesity. At the end of life, wealth and luxuries won\u2019t matter\u2014only our body will carry us forward. Let\u2019s make ourselves healthy and take the country ahead,\u201d said Singh in a video.<\/p>\n<p>With sports icons backing the movement, the fight against obesity is gaining momentum. Last Sunday, the Fit India Sundays on Cycle initiative at the Major Dhyanchand Stadium in the national capital saw Union Minister of Youth Affairs &#038; Sports Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya leading a 250+ group of doctors and nutritionists taking forward Hon&#8217;ble Prime Minister&#8217;s call to fight obesity in India.<\/p>\n<p>Hon&#8217;ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi made the clarion call for the same at the opening ceremony of the 38th National Games in Dehradun. 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