Indian Army Launches 2 Army Girls Sports Companies for Young Female Athletes

Defense News ,India :-  In line with the national goal of empowering women and showcasing their strength, the Indian Army is creating two Army Girls Sports Companies (AGSC) in a step-by-step approach.

The AGSCs will be set up at two key Army training centers: the Army Marksmanship Unit in Mhow, Madhya Pradesh, and the Army Sports Institute in Pune.

Starting from April 2024, the AGSCs will be fully operational, focusing on training young girls from across the country in sports like Shooting, Archery, Athletics, Boxing, and Weightlifting.

The aim is to identify promising talent, provide them with education, and train them to become champions in their chosen sports.

These locations boast top-notch training facilities, including sports medicine centers, rehabilitation facilities, and coaching resources.

Drawing from the Indian Army's successful experience with Boys Sports Companies, this initiative aims to tap into and develop young talent.

The young athletes will also benefit from interaction with senior Army teams and athletes training at these centers.

Aligning with India's sports policy to excel at the Olympics, the AGSCs strive to produce podium-worthy athletes.

Girls at AGSCs will have the opportunity to join the Army as direct entry Non-Commissioned Officers, Direct Entry Junior Commissioned Officers, or enlist as Agniveers.

Subedar Preeti Rajak, a champion trap shooter and Asian Games Silver medalist, exemplifies this success story, being identified as talent and rising through the ranks from Havildar to Subedar. She trains at the Army Marksmanship Unit in Mhow, one of the AGSC locations.

Jasmine Lamboria, a Bronze medalist in the Commonwealth Games 2022, was enlisted as a non-commissioned officer in the Indian Army in October 2022.

These accomplished athletes serve as role models, inspiring incoming talent to strive for sporting excellence in their respective fields.