Bank of Baroda officials during the observerance of National Sports Day in Mumbai on August 29.
Mumbai, September 2 (MExN): Bank of Baroda on August 29 marked National Sports Day by organising a series of sports and fitness activities for its employees as part of the government's Fit India Movement.
The initiative aimed to promote active living and strengthen teamwork and camaraderie among employees, the bank said in a statement.
The event was attended by the bank's Executive Directors Lalit Tyagi, Sanjay Vinayak Mudaliar, Lal Singh and Beena Vaheed, along with other employees.
Employees participated in table tennis, carrom, badminton and basketball, alongside the bank's zonal champions from various sporting disciplines.
The activities brought employees across different levels of the organisation together and fostered a spirit of healthy competition and collective participation, it said.
Speaking on the occasion, Executive Director Lalit Tyagi said sports instil discipline, perseverance, teamwork and the determination to excel, which are equally important in building a strong and resilient organisation.
"National Sports Day gives us an opportunity to encourage our employees to make fitness an integral part of their lives while celebrating the legacy of Major Dhyan Chand," Tyagi said.
He added that through participation in the Fit India Movement, the bank was contributing to the vision of a healthier and more active India.
The bank also supported the National Sports Day social media campaign #KhelegaBharatJeetegaBharat, amplifying the message that greater participation in sports and fitness can contribute to a stronger nation.
National Sports Day is observed annually on August 29 to commemorate the birth anniversary of legendary hockey player Major Dhyan Chand. The day celebrates India's sporting legacy and encourages citizens to embrace sports and physical activity in their daily lives.
