IAF to host pan-India marathons as tribute to Param Vir Chakra recipient Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon

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....AF to host pan-India marathons as tribute to Param Vir Chakra recipient Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon<BR>PTI News<BR>Dated:- 22-10-2025<BR>PTI<BR>New Delhi, Oct 22 (PTI) The Indian Air Force on Wednesday sa....

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....id it will host marathons in Delhi and 60 other locations across the country on November 2 as a mark of tribute to Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, a 1971 war hero and Param Vir Chakra awardee.....

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.... Born in Ludhiana, Sekhon laid down his life while fighting against six Pakistani Sabre jets that attacked Srinagar airfield in December during the Indo-Pak War of 1971. He was awarded the Param Vir....

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.... Chakra posthumously for his heroics and service to the nation. He is the only Indian Air Force officer to get the award. In a post on X, IAF said, "'Touch the Sky with Glory' With this inspiring mot....

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....to of the Indian Air Force, we proudly announce the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025! A Run Dedicated to Param Vir Chakra Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, who laid his life for our nation. In Delhi, the....

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.... venue will be JLN Stadium, besides 60 locations across India, it said. PTI KND KND NSD NSD<BR> News - Press release - PIB....