Archive · 28 Oct 2025
Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon to Honor Flying Officer Sekhon
The Indian Air Force is organizing a special marathon on November 2nd to remember Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon.
He was a very brave pilot who received a special award for his courage during a war in 1971.
This race is happening at the Air Force Station in Pune and at 61 other Air Force bases all over India at the same time.
People can run in races of 21 kilometers, 10 kilometers, or 5 kilometers.
The marathon is for everyone, including soldiers, their families, and civilians, to celebrate the Air Force spirit and encourage people to be healthy and love their country.
The first Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon will be held on November 2nd.
The event is organized by Air Force Station Pune to honor Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon.
The marathon will take place simultaneously at 61 Air Force Stations nationwide.
Participants can choose from three race categories: 21 km, 10 km, and 5 km.
The marathon aims to promote fitness, patriotism, and camaraderie, with participation open to all.
- Who
- Indian Air Force, Air Force Station Pune
- What
- First edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon
- When
- November 2
- Where
- Air Force Station Pune and simultaneously at 61 Air Force Stations across India
- Why
- To pay tribute to the valour, courage, and supreme sacrifice of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only Param Vir Chakra awardee from the Indian Air Force, and to promote fitness, patriotism, and camaraderie.
- Event Name
- Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon
- Date
- November 2
- Time
- 5:45 AM
- Location
- Air Force Station Pune (Station Sports Ground, Lohegaon)
- Organizing Body
- Indian Air Force
- Participating Stations
- 61 Air Force Stations across India
- Categories
- 21 km, 10 km, 5 km
- Registration
- http://www.sekhoniafmarathon.in or +91 95115 80588