India, Oct. 28 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
On 2nd November 2025, IAF is set to host the Sekhon IAF Marathon 2025 (SIM-25) a half marathon, 10 KM and 5 KM runs that aim to unite fitness, patriotism, and national pride under one banner. The main event will be flagged off from Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi. It will be simultaneously conducted at 60 Air Force stations across the country. The marathon stands as a befitting tribute to Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the IAF officer who fought against all odds in 1971 Indo-Pak war and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the nation's highest gallantry award.
SIM-25 symbolizes the ethos of the Indian Air Force - courage, discipline, and unity- and aims to inspire c...