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IAF Cycling Expedition from Kanyakumari Culminates at Kargil War Memorial
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News18•08-10-2026, 22:00
IAF Cycling Expedition from Kanyakumari Culminates at Kargil War Memorial
- •An Indian Air Force cycling expedition from Kanyakumari to Kargil successfully culminated at the Kargil War Memorial to honor the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War.
- •Air Vice Marshal Anand Sondhi flagged in the expedition, which also commemorated the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force.
- •The grueling journey took place in three phases, covering a total distance spanning across the country from Thiruvananthapuram to Kargil.
- •The final leg from New Delhi to Kargil covered approximately 1,145 km and was undertaken by 15 cyclists led by Group Captain A K Singh.
- •The expedition engaged with youth along the route to inspire them toward careers in the armed forces and highlight the ethos of the IAF.
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The expedition culminated at the Kargil War Memorial to pay tributes to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War and to commemorate the 94th anniversary of the Indian Air Force.
The expedition was conducted in three phases: first from Thiruvananthapuram to Hyderabad, second from Hyderabad to New Delhi, and the third and concluding segment from New Delhi to Kargil.
Beyond the physical challenge, the expedition focused on engaging youth along the route, encouraging them to consider armed forces careers, and sharing insights into the ethos and discipline of the IAF.