Personnel from the Gurkha Staff and Personnel Support participated in the Army Cross Country Championship held at Tidworth on 22 January 2025. They went on to win the Minor Inter-Unit Competition.

The race featured a gruelling cross-country course designed to test the physical and mental limits of participants. From steep inclines to uneven terrain, the race demanded extreme strength and mental fortitude to emerge victorious amongst some of the finest athletes across the army.

Army Cross Country Championship 2025; Triumph at the Minor Inter-Unit Competition
Army Cross Country Championship 2025; Triumph at the Minor Inter-Unit Competition

The team comprised of the following:

  • Staff Sergeant Samir Rai
  • Staff Seargeant Rakam Thamsuhang
  • Sergeant Jiban Tamang
  • Corporal Mimahang Rai
  • Corporal Kshiteez Rai
  • Lance Corporal Yashasvee Rai
  • Private Cherab Sampang Rai

The team demonstrated a perfect blend of strategy, stamina and perseverance which contributed towards a cohesive effort to earn a place on the podium.

The Army Cross Country Championship reinforced the importance of physical fitness and strengthened the bonds of brotherhood among all participants while reflecting on the true essence of Gurkha Kaida.