Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Held at Indian Naval Academy

Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Held at Indian Naval Academy

The Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship for the First term Cadets and Naval Orientation Cadets was held on Sunday, 26 March 2017. This prestigious event, which challenges the limits of physical stamina, mettle and will power in cadets, was flagged off by Rear Admiral Amit Vikram, Principal, Indian Naval Academy (INA) at 0615 A.M. 225 Cadets from the six squadrons of the academy participated in the event. The male cadets ran a course of eight km across varying terrain in and around Ezhimala. There were also 20 female cadets, for whom the route was a six km stretch.

Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Held at Indian Naval Academy

The event was flagged off by Rear Admiral Amit Vikram, Principal, Indian Naval Academy

Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Held at Indian Naval Academy

Glimpse from the Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship

Daredevil Squadron emerged victorious in the championship, while Cadet Ankush Dwivedi of Eagle Squadron secured the first position, clocking 32 minutes and 50 seconds. Cadet Ankita Shambhudas of Eagle Squadron stood first among female cadets with a timing of 38 minutes and 37 seconds.

Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Held at Indian Naval Academy

Glimpse from the Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship

Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Held at Indian Naval Academy

Rear Admiral Amit Vikram, Principal, Indian Naval Academy, felicitating Cadet Ankush Dwivedi of Eagle Squadron who secured first position in male category during the Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship held at Indian Naval Academy

Rear Admiral Amit Vikram, Principal, Indian Naval Academy congratulated all participants and presented the trophies and individual prizes to the proud winners.

Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Held at Indian Naval Academy

Rear Admiral Amit Vikram, Principal, Indian Naval Academy, felicitating Cadet Ankita Shambhudas of Eagle Squadron who secured first position in female category during the Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship held at Indian Naval Academy

Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Held at Indian Naval Academy

Rear Admiral Amit Vikram, Principal, Indian Naval Academy, presenting the prestigious Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Trophy to Daredevil Squadron – winners of Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship

Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Held at Indian Naval Academy

Rear Admiral Amit Vikram, Principal, Indian Naval Academy, along with officers and staff of INA posing for a group photograph with Cadets of Daredevil Squadron – winners of Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship

Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Held at Indian Naval Academy

Jubilant Cadets of Daredevil Squadron – winners of Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship posing with the prestigious Inter Squadron Novices Cross Country Championship Trophy

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