The 29th BSF Inter-Frontier Aquatic and 39th Inter-Frontier Cross Country Competition came to a close recently. KK Sharma, IPS, additional director general (Operations) of BSF was present as the chief guest. A colourful parade of BSF frontier teams from all over India was also organised to honour him. A spectacular demonstration of synchronised and individual diving was also displayed on the closing day.
After completion of the final competition, KK Sharma presented medals and trophies to the winners of the competitions.
Details of Final Winners events wise are as below:
Swimming: BSF South Bengal Frontier Stood 1st. BSF Jammu Frontier Stood second and BSF Rajasthan Frontier Stood third.
Water Polo: BSF South Bengal Frontier Stood 1st, BSF Jammu Frontier Stood 2nd and BSF Tripura Frontier Stood third.
Cross Country: BSF Punjab Frontier stood 1st, BSF Tripura Frontier stood 2nd and BSF Rajashtan Frontier stood third.
Since the time of its inception Border Security Force has been in the lime light for its glorious record in the field of sports. The prevalent sports culture in the force always inculcated the spirit of healthy competition among its officers.
The encouragement of sports activities has borne fruits which is evident from the performance of BSF players in national as well as international events.
In recognition to the outstanding performance, the BSF sportsmen have so far been awarded with Padamshree, Arjuna National Adventure awards.