VIA Lady Entrepreneurs Wing organised a “FITATHON – Walk, Run & Celebrate Fitness” for Women by Women on 21st January 2024 at Dharampeth Science College Ground, Nagpur.
Chief Guest, Chanda Ojha, Powerlifter & Entrepreneur advised the ladies to develop yourself mentally strong to cope up with unwanted tough challenges come while working at work place as well as at home, inner happiness is more important than outer happiness, enjoy your life with full of fun and follow your hobbies, keeps you happy, healthy and mentally fit.
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Thursday 07 Nov. 2024
Guest of Honor Sunita Dhote, Ironman, Swimmer & Athlete said invest 30 to 45 minutes every morning in exercise to take care of your body like a temple. This will boost your confidence in staying healthy and help you achieve your dreams.
Earlier, Rashmi Kulkarni, Chairperson of VIA LEW in her welcome address said VIA LEW organized Fitathon transcends a mere fitness event; it is a movement dedicated to promote holistic health and wellness among women with a motto to “Empower through Wellness.” The event encourages women of all ages to prioritize their physical and mental well-being.
The Fitathon session was followed by Zumba, Yoga and talk on Nutrition.
Madhumita, Director of Two Steps Fitness & Dance Studio, Nagpur conducted the Zumba fun for all ages kept for all age groups.
Yoga & Meditation conducted by Rohit Kothari, Founder of Yoga Darshan and teaches Hatha Yog Kriya. He further said by practicing this profound science, one can change and enhance the way they think, feel, and experience life.
Dr Renuka Mainde, Nutritionist delivered a session on Nutrition. She said in the hustle and bustle of our lives, it is easy to overlook our healthy life, we should regularly take proper nutrient diet and follow our Indian tradition food. Rashmi Murarkar Lobo, Dietitian also shared proper diet tips with the participants.
Trophies and cash prizes were distributed to the winners by Chief guest – Chanda Ojha, Guest of Honour Dr. Sunita Dhote and VIALEW team. The winners of marathon and walkathon were in 3 different categories.
Marathon (5km) :
18 – 30 years : Winner was Nikita Shahu, Suchita Wadme (1st Runner-up) and Hemlata Anode (2nd Runner-up)
31-55 years : Winner was Shobha Yadav, Vidya (1st Runner-up) and Seema Bhave (2nd Runner-up)
56 & above : Winner was Poornima Satyanarayan, Sadhna (1st Runner-up) and Gauri Venkatesh (2nd Runner-up)
Walkathon (3km)
18 – 30 years : Winner was Priyanka Suryavanshi, Gayatri Dongarwar (1st Runner-up) and Shruti (2nd Runner-up)
31-55 years : Winner was Sharda Bhoyar, Bharti Pajai (1st Runner-up) and Vijaya Patil (2nd Runner-up)
56 & above : Winner was Alka Pande, Sunita V (1st Runner-up) and Snehal (2nd Runner-up).
The participants expressed their excitement and gratitude for the event, emphasizing the positive impact it had on their motivation to lead healthier lives.
Project Directors – Y Ramani, Madhubala Singh and Anjali Gupta conducted the proceedings.
The Fitathon was sponsored by Plasto and Co-sponsored by Sandesh Infra and Vicco Lab.
VIALEW Team took active part in Fitathon were Immd Past Chairperson – Poonam Lala, Past Chairpersons – Neelam Bowade, Vandana Sharma, Shachi Mallick, Reeta Lanjewar and Manisha Bawankar, Treasurer – Poonam Gupta, EC Members – Amandeep Kaur Sehemi, Kalyani Hinganikar and Tejal Rakshamwar. Yogita Deshmukh, Secretary -VIALEW, proposed a formal vote of thanks.
