
Cyclothon marks World Polio Day
The Hindu
Rotarians of Rotary Clubs of Zone 2 and 3 in Mangaluru on Sunday organised End Polio Cyclothon to mark the World Polio Day. Nearly 50 members of Mangalore Bicycle Club (MBC) participated in the Cyclot
Rotarians of Rotary Clubs of Zone 2 and 3 in Mangaluru on Sunday organised End Polio Cyclothon to mark the World Polio Day.
Nearly 50 members of Mangalore Bicycle Club (MBC) participated in the Cyclothon from Mangala Stadium to Surathkal Light House and back, a distance of about 35 kms.
Flagging off the Cyclothon, Rotary past district Governor Ranganath Bhat spoke about the Rotary movement and its efforts to eradicate Polio from the Earth. He said though Polio was completely eradicated from India, a few neighbouring countries continued to report Polio cases. Rotary movement had played a significant role in aiding Polio eradication in the country, he added.