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Lt Col Kabilan Sai Ashok, India’s Youngest Boxing Referee At Olympics

In a remarkable achievement, Lieutenant Colonel Kabilan Sai Ashok, a serving Indian Army Officer, has become the youngest Olympic referee in boxing from India at the Paris Olympics 2024. This milestone reflects his exceptional dedication, professionalism, and integrity, embodying the high standards of the Indian Army.

About Lt Kabilan Sai Ashok

Currently serving in Indian Army as Joint Secretary at Services Sports Control Board, Lieutenant Colonel Ashok’s participation as an Olympic referee demonstrates his unwavering commitment to moral ethics, fair play, and excellence in sportsmanship. As a referee, he ensures the games are conducted with utmost integrity and impartiality, upholding the true spirit of the Olympics.

Pride to the Indian Army

The technical officials and referees like Lieutenant Colonel Ashok are the unsung heroes behind the Olympics’ success. Their dedication to maintaining the highest standards of fairness and adherence to ethical principles is crucial to the games’ integrity. This achievement brings pride to the Indian Army and the nation, showcasing the talent and expertise of Indian officials on the global stage.

Participation as an Olympic referee

A Joint Secretary at Army’s Services Sports Control Board, Lt Col Ashok’s participation as an Olympic referee demonstrates his unwavering commitment to moral ethics, fair play, and excellence in sportsmanship. As a referee, he ensures the games are conducted with utmost integrity and impartiality, upholding the true spirit of the Olympics, Indian Army sources stated.

‘Unsung heroes’

The Amy officials said technical officials and referees like Lieutenant Colonel Ashok are the “unsung heroes” behind the Olympics’ success. Their dedication to maintaining the highest standards of fairness and adherence to ethical principles is crucial to the games’ integrity. Over all 24 armed forces personnel are part of the Indian contingent of 117 athletes taking part in the Paris Olympics, that began on July 26. Internationally renowned javelin thrower Subedar Neeraj Chopra leads the pack of 22 men athletes while there are two women personnel as well.

Six boxers from India

According to the Ministry of Defence, Ritika Hooda, Bronze medalist at the Asian Wrestling Championships 2023, and Jaismine Lamboria, Commonwealth Games 2022 Bronze medalist, are the two women service personnel competing at the Paris Olympics. Jaismine Lamboria, who contested in women 57 kg category, bowed out early in the competition. There are six boxers from India participating at the Olympics.

 

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