Divine Fitness, a new unisex gym located at Shankar Building, Udupi, was inaugurated on July 14 with much fanfare. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was conducted by Leena Fernandes, wife of Wilson Fernandes, in the presence of esteemed guests including Fr Vijay Joyson D’Souza, K Raghupati Bhat, Mattar Ratnakar Hegde, K P Jagadish Adhikari, Valentine D’Souza, and Karnire Vishwanath Shetty.
Fr Vijay Joyson D’Souza blessed the gym with a prayer, emphasizing the importance of health awareness, especially post-COVID-19. Valentine D’Souza, a retired DySP and bodybuilder, highlighted the necessity of a quality gym in Udupi, encouraging youths to adopt healthier lifestyles.
Mattar Ratnakar Hegde stressed the role of exercise in combating depression, citing the modern lifestyle’s challenges. He praised Wilson Fernandes for his entrepreneurial success and dedication to promoting fitness.
Karnire Vishwanath Shetty commended Wilson Fernandes for his contributions to employment and health in the community. K P Jagadeesh Adhikari shared personal health insights and wished success for Divine Fitness.
Managed by the Fernandes Group, Divine Fitness offers state-of-the-art facilities including air conditioning, drinking water facilities, and a variety of fitness equipment tailored for comprehensive workouts. It aims to promote health and wellness under the leadership of Wilson Fernandes.