Four officers from the Armed Forces Medical Service (AFMS) have made India proud by winning a record 32 medals at the 43rd World Medical and Health Games held in Saint-Tropez, France, from June 16 to 23, 2024. The officers—Lt Col Sanjeev Malik, Maj Anish George, Capt Stephen Sebastian, and Capt Dania James—achieved a historic feat by securing 19 gold, 9 silver, and 4 bronze medals at the world’s largest sports event for health professionals.
Breakdown of Victories:
- Lt Col Sanjeev Malik VSM:
- Gold Medals (5) in the above 35 years male category: 800m, 1500m, 3000m, 5000m, Cross Country, and 4x100m Relay.
- Maj Anish George:
- Gold Medals (4), Silver Medals (6), Bronze Medals (2) in the under 35 years male category: 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 5000m, Javelin, Shot Put, Discus Throw, Hammer Throw, and Powerlifting.
- Capt Stephen Sebastian:
- Gold Medals (6) in the under 35 years male category: 100m, 200m, 400m, Long Jump, Hammer Throw, and 4x100m Relay.
- Capt Dania James:
- Gold Medals (4), Silver Medals (3), Bronze Medals (2) in the under 35 years female category: 100m, 200m, 4x100m Relay, Javelin, Discus Throw, Shot Put, Badminton Solo, Badminton Doubles, and Powerlifting.
Lt Gen Daljit Singh, the Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS), congratulated the officers on their outstanding performances and wished them continued success in future competitions.
The World Medical and Health Games, often referred to as the Olympics for health professionals, have grown to become the most prestigious global sporting event in the medical community. Established in 1978, the Games attract over 2,500 participants from more than 50 countries annually.
The remarkable achievements of the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services officers not only underscore
