Four AFMS officers created history at the 43rd World Medical and Health Games in Saint-Tropes, France.
Clinch record 32 medals, including 9 Gold in World’s largest sports event for health professionals.
Four Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) officers brought laurels to India
Four Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) officers brought laurels to India by winning a record 32 medals at the 43rd World Medical and Health Games in Saint-Tropes, France from June 16 to 23. Lieutenant Colonel Sanjeev Malik, Major Anish George, Captain Stephen Sebastian and Captain Dania James created history by winning 19 gold medals, 09 silver medals and 04 bronze medals in the world’s largest sporting event.
The division of the victory is as follows
Lieutenant Colonel Sanjeev Malik VSM, five gold medals (men’s 35 plus men’s category) – events: 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, cross country and 4×100m relay. Major Anish George, 4 gold, 6 silver and 2 bronze medals (U-35 men’s category) – Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, javelin, shotput, discus throw, hammer throw and power lifting. Captain Stephen Sebastian, 6 gold medals (U-35 men’s category) – Events: 100m, 200m, 400m, Long Jump, Hammer Throw and 4×100m.
DGFMS Lt Gen Daljit Singh congratulated the officers for their stellar performance and wished them more success in future.
World medical and health sports, often regarded as Olympic sports for health professionals, have evolved into one of the most prestigious world sporting events within the medical community. Started in 1978, more than 2,500 participants from more than 50 countries take part annually.
Thousands of doctors and nurses in every nook and corner of the country to become fitness ambassadors.
The performance of Indian Armed Forces Medical Services officers not only highlights their excellence but also showcases the dedication of healthcare professionals globally, combining their medical skills with athletic achievements. It will inspire thousands of doctors and nurses in every nook and corner of the country to become fitness ambassadors. read more
