Published: October 13, 2026 at 9:28 am
The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) emerged as the overall champion in men’s swimming at the 74th All India Police Aquatic Cluster, with its aquatic contingent winning 30 medals, including 12 gold, 11 silver and seven bronze.
The 74th All India Police Aquatic Cluster was held at the National Security Guard (NSG) campus in Manesar, Gurgaon, from October 1 to 6, under the aegis of the All India Police Sports Control Board.
The championship featured swimming, water polo and diving, with teams from state police forces and central police organisations participating. The CISF aquatic contingent won a total of 30 medals across swimming and diving, comprising 12 gold, 11 silver and seven bronze medals.
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Men’s swimming: The team topped the championship with 19 medals (eight gold, seven silver and four bronze).
Women’s swimming: The team finished third with eight medals (three gold, two silver and three bronze).
Diving: The force won three medals (one gold and two silver).
Cross-country: CISF’s Reenu won gold in the women’s category in the cross-country championship held alongside the aquatic events. The force had fielded a two-member contingent in the event.
The closing ceremony was held at NSG Manesar, where NSG director general Brighu Srinivasan presented medals and trophies to the winners. The CISF aquatic team was led by commandant Thachunghnung as team manager, with Malpeddi Gopi R as coach and Shaji Kuriakose as assistant coach.
CISF team accorded warm welcome
On its return, the team was accorded a warm welcome at Secunderabad Junction by CISF officers and staff of the Fire Service Training Institute (FSTI), Hyderabad, led by deputy commandant SV Reddy.
Reddy and the FSTI staff received the athletes, congratulated them on bringing laurels to the force, and commended their dedication, discipline and hard work.
The welcome was marked by an atmosphere of pride and enthusiasm. Harpreet Kaur Sohi, IG and director, NISA Hyderabad, appreciated the efforts of the team members. Aradhana, DIG, FSTI Hyderabad, also congratulated the contingent on its remarkable achievement.
The achievement reflects CISF’s commitment to promoting sports excellence and physical fitness among its personnel.
