Lt Gen SK Upadhya, Commandant of IMA, presents a trophy to a Gentlemen Cadet in Dehradun on Wednesday. Tribune photo

Tribune News Service

Dehradun, June 7

Afew days ahead of the passing out parade, Indian Military Academy’s (IMA) Commandant Lt Gen SK Upadhya today said it was important for an officer to have a sense of competitiveness within the ambit of the feeling of sportsmanship.The Commandant was addressing the Gentlemen Cadets after presiding over the award ceremony of the passing out course of 140 regular, 123 technical graduates course and 25 university entry scheme courses, at the Khetrapal Auditorium of the IMA.He said it was important for an officer to maintain a competitive streak within the parameters of sportsmanship and fair play at all times. The urge to win and excel as a team should always be there. “In the profession of arms, it is always the collective and team effort that is important as there are no runners up in a war,” he added.Earlier, Lt Gen Upadhya gave away awards for the passing out course. Gentleman Cadet Semchon Hungron was awarded the Parachute Regiment Medal after being adjudged the best in endurance and physical fitness, Avinash Chettery was awarded 9 Gorkha Rifles Medal for standing first in military studies and Ashutosh was awarded the Sikh Regiment Silver Medal for being adjudged the best sportsman.Further, Sir Alwyn Ezra Trophy was presented to Sinhgarh Coy for standing first in weapon training, the Burma Army Trophy was presented to Alamein Coy for standing overall first in sports and the Governor of Uttarakhand Trophy was presented to Zozilla for standing overall first in academics.