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IAF's SIM 2026 Marathon Ignites Patriotism and Fitness in Thiruvananthapuram
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News18•04-10-2026, 15:15
IAF's SIM 2026 Marathon Ignites Patriotism and Fitness in Thiruvananthapuram
- •The Southern Air Command organized the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon (SIM) 2026 in Thiruvananthapuram, a flagship fitness and outreach initiative.
- •The event honors Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, PVC, the sole Param Vir Chakra recipient from the Indian Air Force, promoting patriotism and physical fitness.
- •Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann, Sangram Singh, and Padmini Thomas graced the event, with Singh and Thomas flagging off the 10 km run.
- •SIM 2026 aimed to strengthen the IAF's connection with the community through sports, building on the success of the inaugural 2025 edition.
- •The Thiruvananthapuram edition featured 21.1 km, 10 km, and 5 km runs, encouraging healthy lifestyles and inspiring youth towards defense careers.
Key Questions Answered
The Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 is a flagship fitness and public outreach initiative organized by the Southern Air Command to commemorate the supreme sacrifice and valour of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon.
The event commemorated Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the sole Param Vir Chakra recipient from the Indian Air Force, highlighting his exemplary valour and supreme sacrifice.
The event was conducted in three distinct categories, which included a 21.1 km half marathon, a 10 km run, and a 5 km run to accommodate diverse age groups and fitness levels.
