Mumbai, Sep 8 (PTI) Star sprinter Hima Das, javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra and chief badminton coach Pullela Gopichand will raise awareness on daily fitness exercises in a campaign planned from September 13 to 27.

Launched on August 29 to mark the first anniversary of Fit India initiative, the IDBI Federal #FutureFearless Champions Challenge, a part of the Fit India movement, is expected to see over 15,000 people take part in it from across the country and beyond.

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Organised by NEB Sports, in association with Athletics Federation of India (AFI), the participants will be required to run or walk a minimum of 2.5 kms and a maximum of 10 kms on each of the 15 days to cultivate and spread the habit of leading an active lifestyle on a daily basis.

In addition, 15 of India's top sportspersons will share easy and useful exercises every day that can be done after the daily walk/run.

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"We are delighted to see the #FutureFearless Champions Challenge initiative which recognizes the Sports Stars of India and encourages participants to take a holistic approach to fitness. Fitness is the key driver for well-being in these testing times," said Adille Sumariwalla, AFI President.

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