Spectacular Finale to NCC National Games

‘Dare Devils’ Motor Cycle Display by the Indian Army during the NCC National Games-2013 closing ceremony 

Minister of State for Defence Shri Jitendra Singh, yesterday reviewed an impressive march past presented by the ‘Young Custodians of the Nation’ at the Garrison Parade Ground, Delhi Cantt which marked the  end to the nine days long NCC National Games-2013. The ceremony was a grand spectacle of pageantry marked with precision of pulsating energy kindling each heart with pride. The cadets presented a true picture of aspirational India on their journey to becoming empowered citizens with sound values inculcated by a common binding force – ‘THE  NATIONAL CADET CORPS’.

In his address, the Minister complimented Lt Gen PS Bhalla, DG NCC and entire NCC fraternity for the impressive conduct of the NCC National Games. He acknowledged the vital role and commitment of NCC in grooming the future leaders and exhorted the Cadets to usher in a positive change in society and contribute their best towards nation building. The Minister as the Chief Guest also distributed trophies to the winner Directorates of each sports discipline conducted during the games.  He also presented the Overall Champion Trophy to West Bengal & Sikkim Directorate and the Runners up Trophy to Maharashtra Directorate.

The Closing ceremony began with hundreds of yore blossoming cadets performing a scintillating mass display of Rhythmic Yoga. The versatile cadets then presented a mesmerizing display of Lezium followed by an energeticBhangra performance, a diorama of tribute of National Integration through culture, music and choreography. A thrilling and daring display by the ‘SARANGS’ – Helicopter Aerobatic Team from the Indian Air Force and the ‘DARE DEVILS’ – Motor Cycle Display Team from the Indian Army kept the audience spell bound. The ‘AIR-DEVILS’ Sky Diving team from the Adventure cell of the Air Force also presented their magnificent skills.

This was followed by a smart march past by the participating sportsmen formed into their Directorate Contingents and led by cadets mounted on their stallions carrying the National, Services flags and the NCC flag symbolizing ‘Unity and Integration’. The Para motor display team from the Indian Army with their magnificent flying skills added to the vibrant and colourful environment.

The NCC National Games has it’s genesis in the year 1997 when they were held as part of the NCC Golden Jubilee Celebrations. In the subsequent years, the format was changed to the conduct of different games at the regional levels. This year onwards, the games are being conducted in a centralized format at Delhi, aiming to provide the talented sportsmen among the cadets a feel of a major sporting event and preparing them with the requisite match temperament and further their sporting skills. The games conducted by the Directorate General of NCC were attended by nearly 2100 Cadets from 17 State Directorates representing all the States and Union Territories and participating in seven sport disciplines which commenced from 19 October 2013 in the national capital.

                The Closing Ceremony was attended by a number of dignitaries and eminent guests, including Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, Chief of the Air Staff, General Bikram Singh, Chief of the Army Staff and other important Services and Civil high dignitaries.     

Courtesy: Press Information Bureau (pib.nic.in)