NCC cadets excel in shooting contest
The Hindu
Rockfort NCC Group, Tiruchi, showcased exceptional marksmanship at Inter-NCC Directorate shooting competition in Thiruvananthapuram. 7 cadets from Rockfort Group, 4 from 2 TN Battalion NCC Tiruchi, won 2 gold and 3 bronze medals. All 3 bronze medals were bagged by Rockfort Group. M. Balaji of 2 TN Battalion, NCC Tiruchi, won 2 bronze medals. C. Siva of 8 TN Battalion, NCC, Kumbakonam, won 1 bronze. The cadets will be felicitated in Chennai on July 17. Rockfort Group acknowledges support from trainers, mentors and NCC organisation. Such victories enhance reputation and inspire future generations of NCC cadets.
NCC cadets from the Rockfort NCC group, Tiruchi, who represented the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and the Andaman Nicobar Islands NCC Directorate in the Inter - NCC Directorate shooting competition held at Thiruvananthapuram recently showcased their exceptional marksmanship and bagged medals.
Seven cadets from the Rockfort Group, Tiruchi including four cadets from the 2 TN Battalion NCC Tiruchi were part of a group of 16 cadets who represented the Tamil Nadu, Puducherry and the Andaman Nicobar Islands in the 12-day shooting contest.
The fierce contest witnessed participation of NCC cadets from across the country with the Tamil Nadu NCC Directorate as a whole securing the second position in the overall standing by winning two gold medals and three bronze medals in various shooting events.
All three bronze medals were bagged by the cadets of the Rockfort Group, Tiruchi. Cadet Senior Under Officer M. Balaji of 2 TN Battalion, NCC Tiruchi from the Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchi bagged two bronze medals, while cadet C. Siva of 8 TN Battalion, NCC, Kumbakonam earned one bronze medal.
The cadets of the Tamil Nadu NCC Directorate are to be felicitated during a special ceremony to be held at Chennai on July 17 upon their return from Thiruvananthapuram, a press release from Lieutenant Colonel Arun Kumar, Officer Commanding 2 TN Battalion NCC Tiruchi said.
The Rockfort NCC Group, Tiruchi acknowledges the immense support provided by the trainers, mentors and the NCC organisation as a whole. Such victories not only enhance the reputation of the Rockfort Group but would also serve as an inspiration for future generations of NCC cadets, the release added.
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