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Medal-hungry CISF eyeing Olympics aspirations

Millennium Post Kolkata

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Kolkata 15July2025

It has been a historic year for Indian paramilitary sports, with the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) making history by bagging a record 159 medals in the 2024-25 season—its best-ever count at international, national, and All India Police sporting events.

- NARESH BISWANI

NEW DELHI:

The feat also includes 66 medals won at the recently held World Police and Fire Games 2025 in Birmingham, USA, which greatly enhanced India's overall performance.

The force's sportspersons were awarded by the senior officials of CISF at a special function organised in CISF headquarters on Monday, commemorating their record achievements and commitment to sporting excellence.

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