New Delhi, 14 October 2026:  The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) organised a Flag-In Ceremony to mark the successful completion of the Mount Abi Gamin Expedition–2026, along with a felicitation ceremony for sportspersons who excelled in national and international competitions, at Force Headquarters, New Delhi, today. Shatrujeet Kapur, Director General, ITBP, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest. Sanjay Gunjyal, Additional Director General (HQ), along with senior officers, members of the mountaineering expedition team, sportspersons, coaches and team managers, attended the event.

The programme commenced with a welcome address by Pawan Malik, Deputy Inspector General (Sports), followed by the Flag-In Ceremony of the Mount Abi Gamin Expedition team. The team successfully summited Mount Abi Gamin (7,355 metres) on 16 September 2026, adding another achievement to ITBP’s distinguished legacy of mountaineering.

During the ceremony, sportspersons who delivered outstanding performances in various national and international competitions between January and October 2026 were also felicitated. Selected sportspersons were honoured with the DG’s Insignia and Commendation Roll in recognition of their exceptional achievements.

Notably, at the recently concluded 20th Asian Games–2026 in Japan, ASI (GD) Parveen of ITBP won a Gold Medal in Boxing, while Constable (GD) Neeraj Chauhan secured one Silver and one Bronze Medal in Archery, bringing laurels to the Nation and the Force.

Addressing the gathering, DG ITBP Shatrujeet Kapur congratulated the successful mountaineering expedition team and the medal-winning sportspersons. He stated that mountaineering is an integral part of ITBP’s distinctive operational ethos, strengthening physical endurance, mental resilience and the ability to operate effectively in challenging terrain and adverse conditions. Similarly, sports foster discipline, teamwork and the pursuit of excellence. He also appreciated the valuable contributions of coaches and team managers to these achievements.

The Director General reaffirmed ITBP’s commitment to providing advanced training, modern facilities and sustained support to its mountaineers and sportspersons. He expressed confidence that ITBP personnel would continue to set new benchmarks through their courage, skills and dedication, further enhancing the prestige of the Nation and the Force at national and international levels.