In an endeavor to promote cardiovascular health, Fortis Hospital Ludhiana, in association with the District Administration Ludhiana, organized the second edition of its Cyclothon to commemorate World Heart Day. The event saw enthusiastic participation from over 1000 cycling enthusiasts, all rallying to raise awareness about heart health through the simple yet effective exercise of cycling.
The Cyclothon Flag off done by chief guest - Mr Jitendra Jorwal (Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana) and was welcomed by Dr. Vishavdeep Goyal, Zonal Head of Fortis Hospital Amritsar and Ludhiana, along with Mr. Gurdarshan Mangat, Unit Head of Fortis Hospital Mall Road Ludhiana, Dr. Paramdeep Singh Sandhu Director, Cardiology, Dr. Sandeep Chopra, Director, Cardiology, Dr. Manender Kumar, Additional Director, Cardiac Anesthesia, Dr Nikhil Bansal, Consultant Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery and Dr. Manav Wadhera, Associate Consultant, Cardiology along with Mr Jaspreet Singh from The Pedallers Group and Mr Gurpreet Singh from Fit Club, Ludhiana.
The event commenced at 5:00 am, with participants setting off on their cycling journey aimed at encouraging regular physical activity to enhance heart health. The cyclists were provided with a heart-healthy nutritious breakfast, along with certificates and medals to recognize their participation and commitment.
Mr Jitendra Jorwal, Deputy Commissioner Ludhiana, said, ““I’m delighted to be part of Fortis Cyclothon 2.0 on World Heart Day. Cycling is an excellent way to maintain a healthy heart. It’s more than just fitness—it’s about building strong hearts and clear minds. This initiative was a fantastic way to inspire all age groups to integrate exercise into their daily routines. The large turnout speaks volumes about our community’s commitment to taking charge of their health.”
Dr. Vishavdeep Goyal – Zonal Head, Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana and Amritsar, said, “Fortis Healthcare’s continuous efforts to unite local communities have made this event a major success. This initiative underscores our dedication to improving the health and well-being of both our patients and the wider community. Raising awareness about heart health is the first, crucial step in preventing cardiovascular diseases, and we remain committed to leading this effort.”