Lt Col Kabilan Sai Ashok Appointed as First Indian President of CISM Boxing Committee
Lieutenant Colonel Kabilan Sai Ashok of the Army Physical Training Corps (APTC) has reached a groundbreaking milestone by becoming the first Indian to be appointed as President of the Boxing Committee of the International Military Sports Council (CISM).
Honoring his outstanding contributions to military sports, he was awarded the esteemed Knight Medal at the CISM Headquarters in Monaco. This achievement represents a significant advancement in elevating India's role in global military sports governance.
Lt Col Ashok had previously gained attention as the youngest Olympic boxing referee from India at the Paris 2024 Olympics. His involvement in the Games was a testament to his professionalism, integrity, and dedication to fair play, ensuring that the matches adhered to international standards impartially.
In his current role as Joint Secretary at the Services Sports Control Board, he has been instrumental in fostering sportsmanship and ethical behavior within the armed forces. His career underscores the critical yet often overlooked importance of referees and technical officials in upholding the integrity of global sporting competitions.
His accomplishments have been widely celebrated as a source of pride for the Indian Army and the nation, highlighting the excellence and international prominence of Indian military personnel in the world of sports.
