Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi flagged off the Shaurya Veer – Run for India 2025 in New Delhi today to commemorate the 79th Shaurya Diwas. Over 10,000 runners, including Army officers, soldiers, professional athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and citizens from diverse backgrounds, participated in the event. The run paid a heartfelt tribute to the courage, discipline, and supreme sacrifice of the country’s soldiers.
Shaurya Diwas is observed annually on 27th October to honour the bravery and indomitable spirit of the Indian Armed Forces. On this day in 1947, infantrymen became the first from the Indian Army to land in Srinagar and help evict invaders from the outskirts of the city, thus saving Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistani invasion.
The run featured multiple race categories, including a 21 km timed competitive run for seasoned runners above 18 years, a 10 km timed open run for participants above 10 years, a 5 km People’s Run for those above 10 years, and a 3 km family-friendly run open to all above 10 years.
