<p>The Army team made an outstanding start at the third edition of the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/yadav-pooja-barwal-set-national-games-records-23482535" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">National Fire Games</a>, securing 23 medals on the very first day of the competition on Friday.</p>
<p>The impressive haul included 4 Gold, 8 Silver, and 11 Bronze, showcasing the team&rsquo;s exceptional skill and determination.</p>
<p>The National Fire Games commenced on Friday, February 28 at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/news/india-news/article/vvip-chopper-scam-delhi-hc-reserves-order-23492099" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">New Delhi</a>'s Thyagaraj Sports Complex.</p>
<p>The Indian Army was represented by a contingent of 67 firemen from the Army Ordnance Corps, including 40 firemen from Southern Command units. The team is being led by the Central Ammunition Depot (CAD), Pulgaon, as the nodal unit.</p>
<p>The Army&rsquo;s performance on day one has set a high bar for the rest of the competition, which runs until 2 March 2025.&nbsp;</p>
<p>With more events to come, the Army team is poised to continue their impressive showing in what is a vital event for fire safety professionals across the nation.</p>
<h2>Sail India 2025 senior nationals held in Mumbai from January 21 to 26</h2>
<p>One of the most anticipated events of the Indian Sailing Calendar, the <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/mumbai-wr-to-change-terminals-of-few-trains-to-and-fro-ahmedabad-check-details-23468082" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Sail India 2025</a> was held on January 21 off Girgaon Chowpatty in Mumbai. The event drew top-tier sailors from across the country and sparked excitement for both competitors and spectators alike.&nbsp;</p>
<p>The annual sailing event is held in the month of January every year off Girgaon Chowpatty hosted by the Army Yachting Node, Mumbai. The last two editions of the event in 2023 and 2024 witnessed participation by approximately 150 sailors each year from various clubs across the country.</p>
<p>The event is one of a kind in Mumbai, showcasing the city as a prime destination for the sport of sailing, attracting thousands of viewers both at <a href="https://www.mid-day.com/mumbai/mumbai-news/article/india-coast-guard-conducts-special-coastal-cleanup-drive-at-girgaon-chowpatty-in-mumbai-23462929" target="_blank" rel="none noopener">Chowpatty</a> and along Marine Drive. Sailing as a sport requires not only physical endurance but also mental toughness, and often provides the competitors an opportunity to rise to the challenge.</p>
<p>SBI Sail India 2025 will be this year&rsquo;s Senior National Championship and is was conducted under the aegis of the Yachting Association of India (YAI) with the support of Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation from January 21 to January 26. The races will be conducted in the bay area of Marine Drive and off Raj Bhavan.</p><p>
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