MOUNTAINEER , Sky Diver ,Scuba Diver, Rafting specialist, Cyclist and Paragliding Pilot.First Director of NIMAS.(Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Awardee )
@westerncomd_IA Heartiest Congratulations. ๐๐. I am proud of Olympian Col Balbir Singh who has been doing yeoman job for the uplift of the Services Hockey team. He should be considered for the award of Padma Bhushan.
The 72nd Inter-Services Hockey Championship 2025โ26 concluded at Army Hockey Node, Jalandhar, showcasing exceptional skill and the enduring spirit of inter-service camaraderie. In a thrilling sudden-death penalty shootout, Indian Army Red edged past Indian Navy 6โ5 to lift the coveted title.
Lt Gen #ManojKumarKatiyar, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, Army Commander Western Command, presented the medals and championship trophy in the presence of hockey legends, including Olympians Col Balbir Singh (Retd) and Sh Pargat Singh, along with veterans and distinguished guestsโbringing the championship to a proud and memorable close.
#IndianArmy #ServicesHockey
@adgpi@VajraCorps_IA
Congratulations to the Indian Squash Team for creating history and winning their first-ever World Cup title at SDAT Squash World Cup 2025!
Joshna Chinnappa, Abhay Singh, Velavan Senthil Kumar and Anahat Singh have displayed tremendous dedication and determination. Their success has made the entire nation proud. This win will also boost the popularity of squash among our youth.
@joshnachinappa@abhaysinghk98@Anahat_Singh13
A commanding officer who led from the front and fought till the last.
#LestWeForgetIndia๐ฎ๐ณ
Colonel Santosh Mahadik,
Shaurya Chakra (P), Sena Medal,
21 PARA (SF)/41 RASHTRIYA RIFLES
The #IndianBrave made the supreme sacrifice fighting terrorists #OnThisDay 17 November in 2015, Kupwara, J&K
Col Mahadik was awarded the #SenaMedal in 2003 for his bravery and leadership in counter-terrorist operations during Operation Rhino.
Remember Col Mahadik - his service, valour and supreme sacrifice๐ต๏ธ
#CONGRATULATIONS#RIMC Cadets put up an outstanding performance at the Major Chitresh Bish Memorial 77th District Athletics Competition. 24 schools from across the district participated in the event. The College emerged #OverallChampions in the Boysโ section, securing #1st position in both U-16 and U-18 categories as well as in the March Past. Cadet Albert was adjudged Best Athlete (U-16) with triple Golds in the 60 m, 100 m, and Long Jump.
RIMC cadets dominated the track and field events, winning the district level championship trophies.
The Headmaster of #TheDoonSchool presented the awards to the winners.
The team performance in the event reaffirms RIMCs stature as the cradle of leadership and sporting excellence.
#Proud#GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS, presented the Lifetime Achievement Award to three legendary sportspersons on the sidelines of the ongoing Army Sports Conclave, honouring their extraordinary contributions to Indian sports and the Nation.
Colonel Balbir Singh Kular (Retd), a stalwart of Indian hockey, was part of the 1966 Asian Games team winning Gold and the 1968 Mexico Olympics winning Bronze. A recipient of the Arjuna Award, he captained India at the 1971 World Cup at Lahore and went on to serve as a player, coach, manager and selector shaping generations of Indian hockey talent.
The journey of Subedar Murlikant Petkar (Retd), Indiaโs first Paralympic Gold Medallist, is a saga of resilience and inspiration. A soldier injured in the 1965 Indo-Pak war, he overcame adversity to win Gold in 50m Freestyle Swimming at the 1972 Heidelberg Paralympics, setting a world record of 37.33 seconds. His achievements continue to inspire countless para-athletes across India.
Sub Maj (Hony Capt) Vijay Kumar, an accomplished marksman, brought laurels to the Nation by clinching the Silver Medal in the 25m Rapid Fire Pistol at the 2012 London Olympics. Decorated with the Padma Shri and Arjuna Award, he has consistently excelled at international championships and won multiple Gold medals. His discipline, work ethic and mentorship continue to inspire the next generation in the Armed Forces and beyond.
#COAS lauded the awardees for epitomising the spirit of the #IndianArmy.
โExcellence through perseverance, service through dedication and glory through resilience.โ
#Proud
#IndianArmy
#ArmySportsConclave
#LifetimeAchievementAward
#MOW
@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@IA_SportsAdvntr@YASMinistry@IndiaSports@Media_SAI@WeAreTeamIndia@ParalympicIndia@OfficialNRAI
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1968 โ the year the Indian men's hockey team brought home the Olympic bronze, defeating West Germany 2-1, adding another jewel to our golden legacy.
#HockeyIndia#IndiaKaGame#100YearsOfIndianHockey #เคญเคพเคฐเคคเฅเคฏเคนเฅเคเฅเคเฅ100เคธเคพเคฒ | @IndiaSports@WeAreTeamIndia@Media_SAI
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Our Indian Men's Hockey Team clinched their second Olympic gold medal at the 1932 Summer Olympics, the second in an incredible streak of eight consecutive golds on the Olympic stage.๐ฅ
#HockeyIndia#IndiaKaGame
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#GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS, felicitated the #IndianArmy mountaineering teams for their extraordinary achievements in summiting worldโs highest peak โ #MountEverest on 27 May 2025 and India's highest peak #Kanchenjunga on 19 May 2025.
A team of 22 Indian Army personnel scaled Mount Everest โ marking not only the largest ever Indian Army contingent to summit the peak, but also the largest contingent ever to reach the summit in a single day. Notably, the team included two personnel who achieved this feat for the second time.
The formidable Kanchenjunga was summited by a joint team of five Indian Army and four Nepali Army personnel, making it the first ever #IndianArmy & #NepaliArmy joint expedition to this challenging peak. This historic achievement stands as a testimony to the enduring India-Nepal friendship and a proud milestone in military mountaineering of both countries.
@DefenceMinIndia@SpokespersonMoD@HQ_IDS_India@IndiaInNepal