Today, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi flagged off the Run For Rio from Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium(MDCNS), India Gate to Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (JNS), Lodhi Road amidst Olympic spirit and cheers to celebrate the Olympic mood in the country.
Thousands of school children and youth also participated in the 5 Km run to wishes the Rio bound Indian athletes in the forthcoming competitions which are going to begin on 5 August in the Rio Janeiro, Brazil. 119 Athletes from India are participating.