Newspunjab
23 August,2026
The Indian Air Force will organize the ‘Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon’ in Chandigarh on 4th October 2026 to commemorate the bravery, patriotism and unparalleled sacrifice of the country’s great warrior and Param Vir Chakra winner Flying Officer Nirmal Jeet Singh Sekhon. The purpose of this marathon is to make the younger generation aware of the sacrifices of the brave soldiers of the Indian Air Force and to strengthen the spirit of service and dedication towards the country. Before the marathon, a special promotional run was organized at Sukhna Lake on Sunday morning, in which more than 50 Air Force officers participated enthusiastically. The run was flagged off by Air Officer Commanding of 12 Wing Deepak Pant. It is noteworthy that Flying Officer Nirmal Jeet Singh Sekhon had displayed extraordinary courage and bravery while defending the Srinagar Air Base during the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War. For this bravery, he was posthumously awarded the country’s highest military award, the Param Vir Chakra. This marathon to be held in Chandigarh will not only pay homage to his immortal memory but also spread the message of fitness, unity and patriotism among the people.
