Indian Army Hosts 2025 Sports Conclave: Strengthening National Sporting Excellence
The Indian Army hosted the Army Sports Conclave 2025, a significant event aimed at discussing strategic objectives, enhancing current projects, and underscoring the Army's commitment to promoting national sporting excellence. This conclave offered a forum for policy dialogue, exchanging experiences, and planning future strategies for the development of military and national sports.
Strengthening India’s Sporting Vision
Shri Hari Ranjan Rao, Secretary (Sports), attended the event and praised the Indian Army's crucial role in developing top-tier athletes and shaping India's sports landscape. He highlighted the necessity of improved collaboration between agencies and institutional synergy to realize India's 2036 sporting goals, which aim to establish the nation as a formidable force in athletics and competitive sports.
Honouring Sporting Legends
The Chief of the Army Staff paid tribute to Col Balbir Singh Kular, Mr. Murlikant Petkar, and Sub Maj (Hony Capt) Vijay Kumar, legendary figures whose remarkable contributions to Indian sports have inspired many. Their successes highlight the Army’s tradition of nurturing champions who have achieved national and international glory in various sports such as hockey, shooting, and para sports.
Army’s Continued Role in Sports Excellence
The conclave emphasized the Indian Army's organized sports development framework, which combines elite training, scientific backing, and updated infrastructure across its sports centers. These initiatives have significantly contributed to India's success in international events like the Olympics, Asian Games, and Commonwealth Games.
Commitment to the Future
The Army Sports Conclave 2025 reiterated the Army’s role as not only the protector of the nation's borders but also a key player in advancing India’s sports achievements. The discussions set the stage for ongoing innovation, inclusivity, and partnerships to cultivate the future generation of athletes who will uphold India's sporting heritage.
