Fit India | Ayushmann Khurrana Champions Fitness, Says India’s Real Sporting Talent Is in Villages

Celebrating Commonwealth Games Day and 'Fit India' Sunday, Bollywood actor and youth icon Ayushmann Khurrana joined a community cycling initiative to champion fitness and sustainability, drawing parallels to global leaders who cycle to work. Speaking on India's evolving sports landscape, Khurrana highlighted the nation's shift beyond cricket toward disciplines like badminton and kabaddi, while emphasizing that the country's true athletic potential lies in its rural heartland. "Look, 70 percent of India lives in villages, and that is exactly where the real talent resides," Khurrana noted, adding that grassroots awareness now rivals that of major cities.