The Pakistan Army team, represented by the Pakistan Military Academy, secured first place at the International Pacesticking Competition 2026 held at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in the United Kingdom.
According to the Inter Services Public Relations, the Pakistan Military Academy team achieved top honors in the annual event and outperformed teams from several countries participating in the competition.
PMA team secures major awards at Sandhurst
The Pakistan Army contingent won the overall team trophy along with individual awards for Best Pace Sticker and Best Driver.
Major Haider Gulzar, Adjutant of the Pakistan Military Academy, led the nine member team during the international event. A total of 16 teams from different countries participated in the competition this year.
The annual competition tests military drill precision, coordination, discipline, and ceremonial performance standards among participating military academies.
Officials said the victory reflects the high level of professional training and discipline maintained by the Pakistan Army and the Pakistan Military Academy.
Achievement adds to recent international recognition
The latest success comes shortly after another major international achievement by a Pakistan Army cadet.
Earlier, Pakistan Army cadet Sardar Arsam Abbas received recognition as the best foreign military cadet at the Royal Military College Duntroon in Canberra, Australia.
The award honors the highest performing foreign cadet across all areas of military training. It recognizes professionalism, discipline, leadership, and overall performance.
The Pakistan Army has frequently participated in international military competitions and training programs in recent years. Such achievements often strengthen professional ties between military institutions and showcase training standards on global platforms.
The success at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst has also drawn attention on social media, where many users congratulated the Pakistan Army team for representing the country successfully at the international level.
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Military observers view these accomplishments as a reflection of the growing recognition of Pakistani cadets and military training programs in international defense circles.
With victories in both the United Kingdom and Australia, Pakistani military teams continue to gain attention for their performance, discipline, and professionalism in global competitions.
