Major Rohit Kadian, an Indian Army athlete, carved his name into the annals of sporting history with a stellar performance at the 11th World Masters Games held in Taiwan from 17 to 30 May 2025. Competing against some of the world’s finest athletes and seasoned Olympians, Major Kadian showcased extraordinary skill, determination, and resilience.
His outstanding efforts culminated in a remarkable haul of five individual medals in the
40-45 age category:
• Gold – 1500m (World Champion)
• Silver – 5000m and 800m
• Bronze – 400m and 10 km Road Race
His phenomenal success is a shining example of unwavering dedication and athletic excellence—an inspiration to countless others and a proud moment for the nation.
Army’s contribution in Sports:
Indian Army remains committed to propel the Nation forward in the global sporting arena.
Indian Army are always made more than 140 Crore people of the Motherland feel safe by guarding our International borders with their selfless sacrifice and dedication has also been very prominent with its contribution towards sports helping the country provide some of the best athletes on the global stage.
Indian Armed forces have a major contribution towards the field of sports in India for a long time.
Services Sports Control Board is one of the best sports control boards of India.
(With inputs from ADGPI)
(Story edited by Pratyusha Mukherjee)
