New Delhi, Sept. 14 -- Olympian shuttler and BJP leader Saina Nehwal, along with former Union minister Vijay Goel, flagged off the Yuva Marathon on Sunday, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's birthday, which falls on September 17.

"I would like to say Happy Birthday to our Prime Minister. I would like to thank Vijay Goel for organising such a good marathon on the occasion of his birthday. A large number of children have come here to participate. So, it is clear that the youth is very conscious when it comes to fitness," Nehwal said.

The marathon saw enthusiastic participation from youngsters, highlighting the importance of fitness and the involvement of youth in such initiatives.

Hailing from Haryana, Saina caught everyone's attent...