{"id":51869,"date":"2025-04-29T10:41:49","date_gmt":"2025-04-29T05:11:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/29\/fitistan-launches-the-sbi-kargil-tiger-hill-challenge-stride-with-pride-for-kargil-heroes-2\/"},"modified":"2025-04-29T10:41:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-29T05:11:49","slug":"fitistan-launches-the-sbi-kargil-tiger-hill-challenge-stride-with-pride-for-kargil-heroes-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newswiredelhi.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/29\/fitistan-launches-the-sbi-kargil-tiger-hill-challenge-stride-with-pride-for-kargil-heroes-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitistan Launches the SBI Kargil Tiger Hill Challenge \u2013 Stride with Pride for Kargil Heroes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/primexnewsnetwork.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/PNN-2025-04-28T192518074.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span data-sheets-root=\"1\"><strong>Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 28:<\/strong> <\/span>Fitistan \u2013 Ek Fit Bharat, in collaboration with India\u2019s largest bank, the State Bank of India (SBI), proudly announces the launch of the\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitistan.com\/sbi-kargil.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SBI Kargil Tiger Hill Step Challenge<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0to commemorate the 26th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas.<\/p>\n<p>This national fitness and tribute movement invites all citizens \u2014 students, soldiers, veterans and SBI employees \u2014 to walk together in honour of the 527 brave hearts who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Kargil War 26 years ago. The challenge also marks 70 years of SBI\u2019s unwavering service to the nation and the Indian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Registration Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Platform: Fitistan App<\/li>\n<li>Registration Started: 25th April 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Challenge Details:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Challenge Dates: 3rd May 2025 \u2013 26th July 2025<\/li>\n<li>Goal: 70 Crore collective steps<\/li>\n<li>Participants: Open to all Indian citizens<\/li>\n<li>Platform: Fitistan App<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Participants across India will collectively aim to achieve 70 Crore Steps over 85 days, symbolizing unity, resilience, fitness, and a heartfelt tribute to the spirit of India.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Challenge Structure: Four Phases Inspired by the Kargil War Journey:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Preparation for Kargil War (3rd May \u2013 31st May) \u2013 Building awareness and momentum.<\/li>\n<li>March to Kargil (1st June \u2013 30th June) \u2013 Strengthening commitment and unity.<\/li>\n<li>Assault on Tiger Hill (1st July \u2013 25th July) \u2013 Final push symbolizing sacrifice.<\/li>\n<li>On Top of Tiger Hill \u2013 Victory Day (26th July) \u2013 Celebrating victory and honouring heroes on Kargil Vijay Diwas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Leadership Messages:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Shri Binod Kumar Mishra, DMD (HR) &amp; CDO, SBI stated:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAs India\u2019s trusted bank for 70 years, SBI has always stood with the nation. Through the Kargil Tiger Hill Step Challenge, we honour our heroes and renew our commitment to India\u2019s spirit of resilience, courage, and unity.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mrs. Shilpa Bhagat, Founder, Fitistan, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cA true tribute to fallen heroes lies in remembrance through action. This challenge connects every Indian to the sacrifices made at Kargil. Every step we take is a salute to their bravery.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Surendra Poonia, VSM, Founder, Fitistan &amp; Soldierathon, added:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cThe courage and sacrifice of Indian soldiers during the Kargil War inspires every citizen. This challenge gives everyone an opportunity to walk in honour of those who defended our sovereignty.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p>General V.K. Singh, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, ADC, Governor of Mizoram, Former Chief of Army Staff, and Patron of Soldierathon, shared a heartfelt message:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJai Hind Fellow Countrymen, It is with immense pride and gratitude that I invite you to join the SBI Kargil Tiger Hill Challenge starting from May 3rd. This is not just a fitness challenge \u2014 it is a heartfelt tribute to the gallant sons of Bharat Mata. Spread the word about this inspirational initiative by\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fitistan.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SBI and Fitistan \u2013 Ek Fit Bharat<\/a>. Walk with pride, walk with purpose, and carry the spirit of India in your heart.\u201d<\/p>\n<h4>Highlights of the Challenge:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Special Kargil War-themed Achiever Medals and T-Shirts<\/li>\n<li>Participation E-Certificates for all<\/li>\n<li>Real-time National Leaderboards<\/li>\n<li>Inspirational Soldier Stories from the Kargil War<\/li>\n<li>Special recognition and culmination at the Grand Closing Ceremony at the Kargil War Memorial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Come, join the movement. Every step you take is a tribute to India\u2019s Kargil bravehearts.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Jai Hind<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>If you have any objection to this press release content, kindly contact pr.error.rectification@gmail.com to notify us. 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