Showcasing the high standards of the training and physical excellence achieved by the Gentlemen Cadets (GC) of Indian Military Academy (IMA), a ‘Multi Activity Display’ was conducted at Somnath Stadium on Friday. The event, the prelude of the main POP was witnessed by a large gathering of spectators.
The GCs showed their talent in tent pegging, trick riding and show jumping. They also gave a scintillating performance in gymnastic acrobatics.
The Malkhamb Team of fifth Battalion Maratha Light Infantry surprised the audience by the display of their extraordinary skills.
The Defence minister Rajnath Singh witnessed a spectacular sound and light show at the academy on Friday night. A communiqué from IMA said, “The Sound and Light Show conducted at IMA is one of its kind in Armed forces in India. It is done in front of the famous Chetwode Building, covering a stage of more than 400 feet, it depicts history of eight decades of Indian Military Academy. People come to know the discipline, bravery, camaraderie and the valour of the Heroes in making. It is more of a heritage and an iconic legacy into practice for more than 87 years.’’