- Squadron Leader C Singh, 76 years old veteran, bags a special prize for standing out as a pillar of inspiration to all
NE NEWS SERVICE
JODHPUR, DEC 17
In continuance of celebrations to commemorate the valour and sacrifice of bravehearts of the Indian Armed Forces in 1971 Indo Pak war, Konark Corps celebrated 51st Vijay Diwas at Jodhpur Military Station by organising a mini marathon, “Southern Star Vijay Run” on Saturday.
Konark Corps Commander felicitated Gallantry Award #winners who participated in #historical 1971 Indo-Pak #war & interacted with #Veer Naris & #Veterans
Event brought #youth to realise glorious past of #indian Armed Forces & motivated to contribute positively to nation building pic.twitter.com/ggGFkXLBo5
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) December 17, 2022
The event witnessed huge attendance of around 3,500 persons that included civil and military personnel of Army, Air Force, school/ college students and general public.
#VICTORY Anniversary in 1971 Indo-Pak #war celebrated as #VijayDiwas2022 at Konark War Memorial on 16 #December2022
🇮🇳 remembered #Bravehearts who made supreme sacrifice as also to instil sense of #pride amongst people & spread message of solidarity with #Veterans#PrideMonth pic.twitter.com/hbi8fm2Lck
— PRO Defence Gujarat (@DefencePRO_Guj) December 17, 2022
The aim of this marathon was to spread the awareness about unparalleled achievement of the Indian Armed Forces in 1971 Indo-Pak war to wider audience and use this platform to reiterate Konark Corps’ continued service to the nation.
Southern Star Vijay Run was organised in three categories – 4 KM for Children, 5 KM for Women and 12.5 KM for Men. The event was flagged off by Lieutenant General Rakesh Kapoor, General Officer Commanding, Konark Corps for the Men and Children Category and by Poonam Kapoor, Zonal President Konark AWWA for Women Catagory, at Sagat Singh Stadium.
Master Sachidanand secured first position in Children Category, Bhavna secured first position amongst women and Lance Naik Raju secured first position in men’s category. Special prize was also given to Squadron Leader C Singh, 76 years old veteran who stood out as a pillar of inspiration to all. The prize winners were felicitated by General Officer Commanding, Konark Corps and were given medals and certificates. The event marked a symbol of solidarity and pride wherein the general public ran with the personnel of Indian Armed Forces with great zeal and enthusiasm.