Chandigarh, Oct. 4 -- The Indian Air Force organised the second edition of the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2026 in Chandigarh on Sunday, commemorating the valour and supreme sacrifice of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only Indian Air Force recipient of the Param Vir Chakra.

The marathon witnessed participation from thousands of runners, with more than 3,500 registrations for the second edition of the event.

Air Vice Marshal Shekhar Yadav said the marathon was organised in memory of Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, who displayed exceptional bravery during the 1971 India-Pakistan war.

"Today we are celebrating the Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon. It's the second edition. This is in memory of Flying Officer Nirma...