Overview

• The 16th Champion’s Run took place in New Delhi with the theme “Hum Fit to India Fit,” promoting fitness and responsible tourism.
• Delhi Tourism Minister Kapil Mishra flagged off the event from Gandhi Darshan, Rajghat, and said the goal is to shift Delhi from a transit stop to a destination.
• Former Union Minister Vijay Goel attended and commended the government’s efforts to expand tourism.
• The run was held with the Delhi Tourism Department, Gandhi Smriti and Darshan Samiti, and the Land Ports Authority of India, coordinated by Asian Marathon Champion Sunita Godara.
• Officials highlighted attractions such as the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, Kartavya Path, and the National War Memorial, noting strong public turnout and alignment with the ‘Dekho Apna Desh’ campaign.