Freedom Cycling Ride organised on 15 August 2021 at Goa

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a Fun Freedom Cycling Ride was organised on 15 August 2021 at Goa. The ride was jointly partnered by Goa Naval Area, Verna Industries Association and Xaxti riders. The event was also aimed to further strengthen civil - military relationship. The flagship event of 75 km was flagged off by Rear Admiral Philipose G Pynumootil, Flag Officer Commanding Goa Area FOGA. The 30 km ride was flagged off jointly by Mohinder Amarnath, former Indian cricketer and Nitin Kunkolienkar, founder President, Verna Industries Association. The event saw participation by over 450 cyclists of Goa, which included 60 riders from the Indian Navy. It was indeed encouraging for one and all to have Admiral Arun Prakash, former Chief of the Naval Staff, a decorated veteran of the 1971 War amongst the participants.