{"id":27737,"date":"2026-06-07T17:19:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:49:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/justicenews.in\/?p=27737"},"modified":"2026-06-07T17:19:05","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T11:49:05","slug":"world-bicycle-day-2026-celebrated-with-great-enthusiasm-at-pau-ludhiana","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/justicenews.in\/?p=27737","title":{"rendered":"WORLD BICYCLE DAY 2026 CELEBRATED WITH GREAT ENTHUSIASM AT PAU, LUDHIANA"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Ludhiana,<\/div>\n
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(Gurvinder Sidhu)<\/div>\n
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The Cycling Association of Ludhiana District (CALD), under the guidance of the Cycling Association of Punjab (CAP), in collaboration with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre, Ludhiana, and the Cycling Federation of India (CFI), with the support of Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana, successfully organized a grand cycling event to celebrate World Bicycle Day 2026 at the PAU campus.<\/div>\n
The event was organized with the kind support, guidance, and administrative permission of Sh. Himanshu Jain (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, and Dr. Rishi Pal Singh (IAS), Registrar, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana, whose encouragement and cooperation played a significant role in the successful conduct of the programme.<\/div>\n
More than 500 participants enthusiastically joined the event, promoting fitness, environmental sustainability, road safety, and a drug-free society. The event was organized under the guidance of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, and witnessed the presence of several distinguished dignitaries and sports personalities.<\/div>\n
CHIEF GUEST<\/div>\n
Sh. Jasdev Singh Sekhon<\/div>\n
Assistant Commissioner, Municipal Corporation Ludhiana (MCL)<\/div>\n
SPECIAL GUESTS<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Aditya \u2013 Governance Associate<\/div>\n
\u2022 Smt. Sonia Alag \u2013 Sports Promoter<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Kulbir Singh \u2013 District Sports Coordinator (Education)<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Rupinder Saluja \u2013 President, CALD<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Kamaljeet Suri \u2013 DSW, PAU<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Kuldip Chugh \u2013 DSO, Ludhiana<\/div>\n
GUESTS OF HONOUR<\/div>\n
\u2022 Ms. Megha Jain \u2013 Ambassador, CALD<\/div>\n
\u2022 Ms. Niti Bansal \u2013 Ludhiana\u2019s Iron Lady<\/div>\n
\u2022 Ms. Sameera Aulak \u2013 Ludhiana\u2019s Iron Lady<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Mandeep Singh Kalsi \u2013 Treasurer, CALD<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Parminder Singh \u2013 Joint Secretary, CALD<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Amanjeet Singh \u2013 Vice President, CALD<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Pushkar Singh Malra \u2013 Assistant Director, SAI Ludhiana<\/div>\n
The event commenced with an address highlighting the importance of cycling as a sustainable mode of transportation and an effective means of improving physical and mental well-being. The cycling rally carried inspiring messages such as \u201cRide Green \u2013 Live Clean,\u201d \u201cNasha Mukt Punjab,\u201d \u201cPetrol Bachao, Cycle Chalao,\u201d and \u201cFitness Ki Dose, Aadha Ghanta Roz.\u201d<\/div>\n
Participants completed a 10-kilometre cycling ride across the scenic PAU campus, demonstrating their commitment towards a healthier lifestyle, environmental conservation, and social responsibility. The rally witnessed enthusiastic participation from cyclists of all age groups.<\/div>\n
Adding colour and excitement to the celebrations, energetic Bhangra and Zumba sessions (by Aman Mann, Coach) were organized, encouraging community engagement and spreading awareness about fitness through fun and recreational activities.<\/div>\n
ORGANIZING SECRETARY<\/div>\n
Sh. Satwinder Singh (Vicky)<\/div>\n
Cycling Coach, Sports Department, Punjab<\/div>\n
COORDINATORS<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Nitin \u2013 Judo Coach, SAI<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Sagar Upadhyay \u2013 Judo Coach, SAI<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Balwinder Singh \u2013 SAI<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sh. Jaskaran Singh \u2013 SAI<\/div>\n
The event saw participation from athletes, coaches, and staff of SAI STC Ludhiana, members of CALD, various cycling clubs, representatives from ITBP and NDRF units, students, sports enthusiasts, and members of the general public.<\/div>\n
The organizers expressed their sincere gratitude to Sh. Himanshu Jain (IAS), Deputy Commissioner, Ludhiana, and Dr. Rishi Pal Singh (IAS), Registrar, PAU Ludhiana, for their valuable support, guidance, and permission which made the successful organization of this large-scale public event possible.<\/div>\n
As a gesture of appreciation and recognition, trophies were presented to all distinguished guests, government representatives, organizers, coordinators, and supporting officials for their valuable contribution to the successful conduct of the event. All participants were also awarded medals and certificates in recognition of their enthusiastic participation and commitment to promoting cycling, fitness, and environmental awareness. The felicitation ceremony was warmly received and served as an encouragement for greater public participation in future sporting and community initiatives.<\/div>\n
The event concluded with refreshments and a vote of thanks to all participants, dignitaries, volunteers, sponsors, and supporting organizations for making the celebration a grand success. The organizers reaffirmed their commitment to promoting cycling as a sustainable, healthy, and eco-friendly mode of transportation and fitness activity, while continuing to support the vision of a Fit, Green, and Drug-Free Punjab.<\/div>\n
Issued By:<\/div>\n
Cycling Association of Ludhiana District (CALD)<\/div>\n
Under the Guidance of:<\/div>\n
Cycling Association of Punjab (CAP)<\/div>\n
In Collaboration With:<\/div>\n
\u2022 Sports Authority of India (SAI) Training Centre, Ludhiana<\/div>\n
\u2022 Cycling Federation of India (CFI)<\/div>\n
With the Support of:<\/div>\n
\u2022 District Administration, Ludhiana<\/div>\n
\u2022 Punjab Agricultural University (PAU), Ludhiana<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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