Indian Armed Forces Clinch 32 Medals at Global Medical Sports Event

Four officers from the Armed Forces Medical Service of India secured 32 medals at the 43rd World Medical and Health Games in France. The officers achieved commendable success in various sporting events, bringing pride to their country. The Games are noted as the premier global sports event for health professionals, attracting participants from over 50 nations.

Four officers of the Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) have brought laurels to India by clinching a record 32 medals at a prestigious global sports event for health professionals in France, officials stated on Sunday.

Lieutenant Colonel Sanjeev Malik, Major Anish George, Captain Stephen Sebastian, and Captain Dania James 'made history by winning 19 gold medals, nine silver medals, and four bronze medals' at the 43rd World Medical and Health Games held in Saint-Tropez.

Lieutenant Colonel Malik captured five gold medals in the 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, cross-country, and 4x100m relay events in the above-35 years (male) category, according to a statement by the defence ministry.

Major George secured four gold, six silver, and two bronze medals in various events in the under-35 years (male) category. Meanwhile, Captain Sebastian brought home six gold medals, and Captain James clinched four gold, three silver, and two bronze medals in multiple events, including 100m, 200m, 4x100 relay, javelin, discus throw, shot put, badminton singles, badminton doubles, and powerlifting in the under-35 years (female) category, as confirmed by the ministry.

DGAFMS Lieutenant General Daljit Singh congratulated the officers for their spectacular performances and contributions to national pride.

The World Medical and Health Games, often termed the 'Olympic Games for Health Professionals,' have evolved into the most prestigious global sporting event within the medical community since 1978, annually attracting over 2,500 participants from more than 50 nations.

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