AAP marathon in Mohali The youth wing of the Punjab AAP on Sunday held the ‘Punjab Youth Run 2026’ marathon under the state government’s anti-drug campaign, with party leaders urging participants to make fitness a regular part of their lives.AAP’s youth wing president and MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura said that the marathon started from Gurdwara Sri Amb Sahib and witnessed enthusiastic participation from youngsters, sportspersons, women, senior citizens and people from different parts of Punjab.Thanking the participants for turning up in large numbers, Lalpura said, “The response showed that the people of Punjab wanted to see a healthy, vibrant and drug-free Punjab. The event was not merely a political programme but an initiative for Punjab and its people.”The youth wing will organise similar marathon events under its ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh,’ campaign in other parts of Punjab, including Amritsar, Patiala, Bathinda and Ludhiana, so that the message of fitness, sports and a drug-free Punjab can reach every corner of the state, Lalpura further said.Highlighting the AAP government’s focus on sports, AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said, “The state’s sports budget has increased from around Rs 150 crore when I took charge of the sports department to approximately Rs 1,800 crore now.”This major increase reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that Punjab’s youth have greater opportunities to participate in sports, he said.Urging the participants to make fitness a regular part of their lives, Hayer said Do not treat the marathon as a one-day activity.Join conversationView All Comments →Share your thoughts in the commentsInsightfulAgreeDisagreeSkepticalConcerningPromisingWorth ReadingBig DevelopmentPost CommentBe respectful · TOI community guidelinesMake walking, running and exercise a regular part of your daily lives. A healthy society is essential for building a stronger Punjab and a healthier India, said the Sangrur MP.Anandpur Sahib Malvinder Singh Kang said fitness and physical activity should become an integral part of everyone’s life.”Initiatives that bring young people towards sports and healthy living are particularly important in building a strong and drug-free Punjab,” he said.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.End of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosWATCH: Mamata Banerjee’s Car Hit By ‘Large Stones, Shoes’; Bengal BJP Chief Condemns Attack‘Shivling Beneath Darul Uloom Deoband’: Hindu Outfit Plans Ganga Water Offering At Islamic SeminaryBaramati Airfield Runway Excursion: Training Aircraft Veers Off Runway, No Injuries ReportedIN-SPACe Moves To Privatise Operations Of Rs 986-Crore Kulasekarapattinam SpaceportAir India Phuket-Delhi Flight Captain Reportedly Fails Dope Test After Turbulence IncidentSavarkar Quiz Question Sparks Political Row In Kerala; Education Department Orders InquiryWATCH: Uttarakhand Innovator’s Electric Flying Vehicle Takes Maiden Test FlightUPI To Remain Free For Users, But Some Merchants May Face Nominal Fees In Future: GovtArunachal CM Rejects Chinese Encroachment As India Assigns Official Names To 27 Places‘If You Don’t Kill My Husband, I Will’: Telangana Man Uncovers Wife’s Shocking Chats With Lover123PhotostoriesOptical illusion personality test: What you see first in the image reveals what you are currently seeking in lifeWeekly Tarot Horoscope From August 9 to August 15, 2026 For Your Birth DateInside Kiku Sharda’s luxurious Mumbai home: Spacious balcony, elegant living room, and moreForget momo: Try these traditional steamed regional delicacies from Indian statesWant your child to actually tell you about school? Try these 5 simple parenting shiftsVitamin C from food vs supplements: Which gives you more and when taking extra may not help10 Indian states ranked highest for civic sense and responsible public behaviour; check if your state made it to the listHiccups that keep coming back? Doctor explains when they could signal a neurological problem5 foods packed with magnesium that can help support muscles, nerves and heart healthWhy you should add salt, not oil to pasta water: 6 common mistakes to avoid with pasta123Hot PicksThailand School ShootingUPI TransactionsAsk Me AnythingJharkhand protestGurgaon rainNICL Assistant RecruitmentAnkur WarikooIndia Labour CodesGold rate todayTop TrendingNashik EarthquakeUddhav ThackerayRaja RaghuvanshiBJP MLA Fake MarriagesDevendra FadnavisSiddhivinayak Temple donation theftDelhi Wife MurderAbhijeet DipkeTarun TejpalPraveen Nettaru Murder Case
The youth wing of the Punjab AAP on Sunday held the ‘Punjab Youth Run 2026’ marathon under the state government’s anti-drug campaign, with party leaders urging participants to make fitness a regular part of their lives.AAP’s youth wing president and MLA Manjinder Singh Lalpura said that the marathon started from Gurdwara Sri Amb Sahib and witnessed enthusiastic participation from youngsters, sportspersons, women, senior citizens and people from different parts of Punjab.Thanking the participants for turning up in large numbers, Lalpura said, “The response showed that the people of Punjab wanted to see a healthy, vibrant and drug-free Punjab. The event was not merely a political programme but an initiative for Punjab and its people.”The youth wing will organise similar marathon events under its ‘Yudh Nashian Virudh,’ campaign in other parts of Punjab, including Amritsar, Patiala, Bathinda and Ludhiana, so that the message of fitness, sports and a drug-free Punjab can reach every corner of the state, Lalpura further said.Highlighting the AAP government’s focus on sports, AAP MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer said, “The state’s sports budget has increased from around Rs 150 crore when I took charge of the sports department to approximately Rs 1,800 crore now.”This major increase reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that Punjab’s youth have greater opportunities to participate in sports, he said.Urging the participants to make fitness a regular part of their lives, Hayer said Do not treat the marathon as a one-day activity.
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Make walking, running and exercise a regular part of your daily lives. A healthy society is essential for building a stronger Punjab and a healthier India, said the Sangrur MP.Anandpur Sahib Malvinder Singh Kang said fitness and physical activity should become an integral part of everyone’s life.“Initiatives that bring young people towards sports and healthy living are particularly important in building a strong and drug-free Punjab,” he said.