Echoing through Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on International Women’s Day, Zydus Vice Chairperson Meha Patel’s message cut straight to the heart: ‘Two hands, three minutes, one easy test—your shield against breast cancer.’ Amid the Pinkathon’s rhythmic cheers, she proclaimed, ‘Every day is Women’s Day. Zydus calls on all women to embrace this quick self-exam for prevention.’
Thousands ran in unity, their pink attire a bold statement. Milind Soman, ever the advocate, noted, ‘Women exhaust themselves for society and family—Pinkathon reminds them to prioritize health every day.’ The event masterfully blended fitness with awareness.
India’s panorama of Women’s Day activities included Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya’s enthusiastic participation in the Fit India Pink Cyclothon. ‘Cycling tops exercises and fights pollution,’ he enthused. ‘These women on wheels exemplify health-driven nation-building.’
In a artistic flourish, Manas Kumar Sahu’s 10-minute sand masterpiece celebrated women’s resilience, spotlighting empowerment, equality, and peace. Nationwide, the day honors women’s social, economic, political, and cultural victories, championing gender parity. With 2026’s ‘Give to Gain’ theme, it underscores that investing in women’s growth—via support, skills, and opportunities—yields universal gains, forging a brighter collective future.