Port Blair, Aug. 15 -- The Independence Day celebrations at Netaji Stadium, Sri Vijayapuram, began with a defining sporting moment on Friday, as the Lieutenant Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands flagged off the Fit India Andaman Nicobar Khel Mahotsav, a press release from SAI Media said.

The LG launched three Olympic-style "Flame of Fitness" torches, symbolising the Olympic values - Excellence, Friendship, and Respect - marking the start of the Fit India Andaman Nicobar Khel Mahotsav and officially launching the islands' celebrations for National Sports Day 2025.

Each torch was handed over to a distinguished athlete representing one of the three districts, entrusted with carrying the flame across the islands.

Anand Lawson (Nicobar...