SOUTH WESTERN AIR COMMAND ORGANISES SEKHON IAF MARATHON 2026

Raj Sadosh/Abohar.

South Western Air Command (SWAC) organised the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 at Jodhpur today, honouring the valour and supreme sacrifice of *Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon, Param Vir Chakra , the lone Param Vir Chakra awardee of the Indian Air Force.

The marathon transcended Jodhpur, with the spirit resonating across the entire SWAC Area of Responsibility (AoR). More than 15,000 participants ran in unison across various stations of SWAC, paying tribute to the braveheart.

The event witnessed enthusiastic participation of over 4,000 runners, including personnel from Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) participating in Ex Tarang Shakti, Air Warriors, families and citizens of Jodhpur. The event celebrated fitness, unity and international camaraderie under the theme ‘Power in Partnership’.

The marathon featured three categories – 5 km, 10 km and 21 km (Half Marathon). The runs were flagged off by Air Marshal P V Shivanand, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, South Western Air Command, Air Vice Marshal G S Bhullar, Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration, SWAC, and Shri Rahul Jain, Commissioner, Jodhpur Nagar Nigam, along with other senior dignitaries from IAF and civil administration.

The historic streets of Jodhpur were transformed into a vibrant celebration of sporting spirit, discipline and shared values. The event saw excellent support and synergy from the civil administration and Commissioner of Police, Jodhpur