Pakistan (Commonwealth) _ According to ISPR, at the 4th CISM (Council of International Military Sports) World Military Cadet Games, which took place in Venezuela from August 16 to 22, the Pakistani Armed Forces represented their country with pride.
The Pakistani team competed in shooting, track, and field sports and won five coveted medals, showcasing their extraordinary talent and willpower. Chief Warrant Officer Moeed Baloch of the Pakistan Air Force took home two medals: one gold and one silver in the 400-meter event.
Commander Muhammad Akhtar of the Pakistan Army took home two medals: one in the 10,000-meter race and one in the 5000-meter event. The Pakistan Army squad, consisting of Sepoy Muhammad Rashid, Sepoy Ismail Khan, and NK Qasim Bilal, earned a silver medal in the 25-meter pistol shooting quick team category during the shooting games.
The Pakistani military has received high praise for its exceptional performance. The group received congratulations from all Service Chiefs and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee for their remarkable accomplishments on a global scale. The 4th CISM World Cadet Games’ fifth competition day featured an exciting blend of record-breaking performances, fierce rivalries, and proud moments for competitors and their countries.
Athletes from all over the world gave it their best on the last day of competition at the Brigido Iriarte National Stadium, making history at this esteemed event.
The women’s 4×400-meter relay was the highlight of the day, as the Venezuelan team wowed the crowd with an incredible performance that not only won them the gold medal but also set a new record for the World Cadet Games.
The team, which included first-year cadets Daniela Brito Guerra, Katiuska Moreno de la Rosa, and Valery Montenegro Sotolongo from the Bolivarian Army Military Academy, and second-year cadet Adriana Camacho Rodríguez from the Bolivarian Navy Military Academy, achieved a time of 4:00.64. Their timing broke the previous record of 4:03.74, demonstrating their quickness, coordination, and willpower. China took home the bronze with a time of 4:26.49, while the Russian team came in second with a time of 4:03.15.
There was just as much competitiveness in the women’s 1500 meters. Aleksandra Kuznetsova, a Russian cadet, won the gold medal after crossing the finish line in 5:07.74. With Yhuslyn Cisneros Ayala earning the silver in 5:12.63 and her fellow countrywoman Katiuska Moreno de la Rosa claiming the bronze in 5:15.29, the Venezuelan delegation maintained its remarkable run. The competition demonstrated the competitors’ stamina and tactical acumen as they faced off against one another and the difficult track conditions.
There was an outstanding show of speed and strategy in the men’s 1500m flat race. Cadet Héctor Gómez Eliett of Venezuela had a remarkable effort, winning the gold medal in 4:01.49. Ivan Kraevoi of Russia finished in second place with a time of 4:02.28, closely followed by Mehr Saadat of Iran in third place with a time of 4:03.71.
In a fiercely competitive event, participants showcased their strength and accuracy in the women’s long jump. With a leap of 5.24 meters, Chathurangi Iwaduwa of Sri Lanka won the gold medal, showcasing remarkable focus and technique.
The sprint competitions increased the thrill of the day as Venezuela demonstrated its strength once more. Osdalys Heredia Veliz had a dominant effort to win the gold medal in the women’s 200-meter sprint.
Another exciting event was the men’s 200-meter sprint, when Reymi Bastidas Perdomo, a Venezuelan cadet, won the gold medal in a timing of 21.69 seconds by outpacing the competition. The event was extremely close; Russia’s Valerii Kuzmin took the bronze with a timing of 21.73 seconds, while Pakistan’s Abdul Moeed finished barely behind in 21.72 seconds to capture the silver.
The men’s 4×400-meter relay saw fierce rivalry as teams from Venezuela, China, Iran, and Russia competed for first place. The Russian squad triumphed, taking home the gold medal after a strong and well-coordinated performance.
The participating nations continue to exhibit a great feeling of camaraderie, sportsmanship, and mutual respect as the IV World Cadet Games progress. These competitions, which unite the future military leaders of the globe, have served as a forum for goodwill and understanding between nations in addition to providing a stage for physical achievement. More incredible moments are expected to be created on the last day of competition as competitors compete fiercely to win and set new personal records.
