Agartala, Aug 31 — In a proud moment for Tripura’s cycling community, 58-year-old youth activist and dedicated cyclist Ajoy Saha from the Agartala Cycloholics Foundation will be felicitated today at the State Level National Sports Day celebration at the DDSS Complex, Badharghat.
The programme is being organized by the Directorate of Youth Affairs & Sports, Government of Tripura, and will be graced by Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Tinku Roy, Members of Parliament, and other dignitaries. The recognition comes as part of the nationwide observance of National Sports Day, held annually on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of hockey legend Major Dhyan Chand.
This year, the Fit India Mission under the Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports extended the celebrations until August 31, encouraging active participation from schools, colleges, universities, sports associations, and civil society groups across the country.
At the state-level programme, Ajoy Saha will be honored for his remarkable achievement of cycling 4,760 km from Agartala to Leh-Ladakh. His inspiring journey, which took him across some of India’s most challenging terrains, has captured the imagination of young athletes and fitness enthusiasts, reinforcing the importance of determination, endurance, and healthy living.
Sharing his thoughts on the recognition, Gopesh Debnath, Founder of Agartala Cycloholics Foundation and Bicycle Mayor of Agartala, remarked:
“This recognition is not only for Ajoy’s individual achievement but also for the growing cycling culture in Tripura. It proves that with passion and perseverance, cyclists from our state can conquer even the toughest terrains of the country.”
The felicitation of Ajoy Saha is being seen as more than a personal milestone. It symbolizes the rise of cycling in Tripura as a movement that combines fitness, adventure, and sustainable mobility. His achievement continues to inspire both the cycling fraternity and the wider public, reflecting how individual dedication can spark broader social change.
With this honor, Tripura takes another step forward in promoting sports and fitness, while celebrating a cyclist whose journey has brought pride to the state.
