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Land service branch of the Indian Armed Forces
The Indian Army (IA) is the land-based branch and largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Army, and its professional head is the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS). The Indian Army was established on 1 April 1895 alongside the long established presidency armies of the East India Company, which too were absorbed into it in 1903.
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Asian multi-sport event
The Asian Games, also known as Asiad, is a continental multi-sport event held every four years for athletes of Asia. The Games were regulated by Asian Games Federation from the first Games in New Delhi, India in 1951, until the 1978 Games. Since the 1982 Games, they have been organized by the Olympic Council of Asia, after the breakup of the Asian Games Federation. The Games are recognized by the International Olympic Committee and are the second largest multi-sport event after the Olympic Games.
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The Indian Army’s sporting contingent delivered its finest-ever performance at the Asian Games 2026, returning with a record 20 medals, 6 Gold, 8 Silver and 6 Bronze.
Army athletes script best-ever Asian Games haul with 20 medals
The Indian Army athletes shone at the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, bringing home a record-breaking 20 medals, including six golds. Their achievements, particularly in shooting and marathon, highlight the growing impact of Army sports programs. With increased female representation, their remarkable performance greatly…