Samsung Sparks Health Drive with Walk-a-thon India
New Galaxy Watch 8 to Headline Prizes for 200,000-Step Challenge
Samsung India is launching its third annual Walk-a-thon India, a nationwide fitness initiative designed to boost health and wellness. The month-long event kicks off on August 1, 2025, encouraging participants to log an impressive 200,000 steps for a chance to win substantial rewards. Top performers could secure the brand-new Galaxy Watch 8 or receive discount coupons valued up to ₹15,000.
Challenge Details and Rewards
The competition will unfold within the Samsung Health app, exclusively accessible on Samsung Galaxy smartphones. Participants can track their daily step counts and monitor their standing on a live leaderboard, fostering a sense of community and friendly rivalry.
The key details for the Walk-a-thon are:
- Duration: August 1–30, 2025
- Objective: Achieve 200,000 steps within the 30-day period
- Prizes:
- Three grand prize winners will receive the latest Galaxy Watch 8.
- All participants who complete the 200,000-step goal will be eligible for discount coupons, offering up to ₹15,000 off the Galaxy Watch 8.
- Redemption: Winners can claim their prizes between September 5–30, 2025, via the Samsung Members app.
Introducing the Galaxy Watch 8
The new Galaxy Watch 8 builds upon the robust design of the Galaxy Watch Ultra. It features a vibrant Super AMOLED display boasting 3000 nits of brightness and a refined Dynamic Lug System for enhanced comfort and fit. Available in Graphite and Silver, the watch comes in 40 mm and 44 mm casing options. Powering the device is the Exynos W1000 chipset, running Wear OS 6, which was developed in collaboration with Google and integrates Gemini, Google’s AI assistant.
Advanced Fitness and Health Tracking
The Galaxy Watch 8 introduces several cutting-edge health monitoring capabilities, including:
- Antioxidant Index: Provides real-time tracking of carotenoid levels, offering insights into antioxidant status.
- Running Coach Mode: Delivers personalized training programs to help users optimize their running performance.
- BioActive Sensor: Monitors key health metrics such as sleep patterns, stress levels, nutrition intake, and heart rate.
In India, regular physical activity is encouraged. According to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) conducted between 2019-2021, about 30% of women and 20% of men aged 15-49 years reported engaging in physical activity for at least 60 minutes per week. Initiatives like the Walk-a-thon aim to increase these figures by making fitness engaging and rewarding.