The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) on Thursday held the passing out parade (POP) of the seventh batch of head constables (sports) at its recruitment training centre (RTC) in Deoli, Rajasthan, marking the formal induction of 324 sportspersons recruited through the force’s largest-ever sports quota drive in 2025. PICS BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT
Updated On: 2026-01-22 07:25 PM IST
Compiled by : Divya Nair
The ceremony was also attended by Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Parade Commander Vanshikha Sehrawat led the Dikshant Parade. Of the 324 recruits, 171 were women, reflecting CISF’s focus on gender parity and women empowerment in sports
The newly inducted personnel completed a rigorous 16-week training programme at RTC Deoli, covering physical conditioning, drill, weapon handling, unarmed combat, industrial security, law, human rights, gender sensitisation, and soft skills
Dr Mandaviya encouraged the trainees to “keep playing” and contribute to India’s goal of becoming a top-10 sporting nation by 2036. He highlighted India’s bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games in Ahmedabad and the 2030 Commonwealth Games, and underlined the link between sports and security, noting that discipline, commitment, and resilience are vital to both fields.
