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New Delhi, Oct 28: The Indian Air Force is set to host the Sekhon IAF Marathon 2025 (SIM-25) on November 2, a half-marathon, 10 KM and 5 KM runs that aim to unite fitness, patriotism, and national pride under one banner.

According to the Ministry of Defence, 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 the 1971 Indo-Pak war and was awarded the Param Vir Chakra, the nation’s highest gallantry award, the release stated.

SIM-25 symbolises the ethos of the Indian Air Force – courage, discipline, and unity- and aims to inspire citizens

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