Nagpur, 19 August 2026

 

No. 2 Maharashtra Air Squadron NCC, Nagpur, emerged as the Overall Champion at the prestigious Inter-Group Competition (IGC) 2026, securing the championship title for the second consecutive year. The ten-day competition was organised and hosted by No. 2 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Nagpur, at Saoner from August 4 to 13, 2026, under the guidance of Group Captain Khushal Vyas, Group Commander, Nagpur Group. The competition brought together Air Wing cadets from three premier units of Maharashtra—No. 1 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Mumbai, No. 2 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Nagpur and No. 3 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Pune—who competed in events including Drill, Health and Hygiene, Aeromodelling, .22 Rifle Shooting, Skeet Shooting and Tent Pitching.

Nagpur Group also secured Gold in Drill, underlining its strength in discipline, coordination and military bearing. In individual events, Cdt/Sgt Khushbu Sharnagat won Gold in Best Pilot (SW), while Cdt Siddhi Kardbhajne and Cdt/Sgt Shreshthraj Prasad secured Gold in Health and Hygiene. Cdt Mrunali Ghagre won Silver in .22 Rifle Shooting (SW). The group continued its strong showing in Aeromodelling, with Cdt Tejas Ganar and Cdt/Sgt Riya Tamgade winning Gold in Static, LFC Tejas Chahande and Cdt Harsh Jora securing Silver in Control Line, and Cdt/Cpl Priyanshu Mehta and Cdt/Cpl Atharva Chauhan winning Gold in Remote Control. Nagpur Group also secured Silver in Tent Pitching and Bronze in Skeet Shooting.

No. 3 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Pune, secured the Overall Runner-Up Trophy, with notable performances in Skeet Shooting, .22 Rifle Shooting (SD) and Aeromodelling (Control Line). No. 1 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Mumbai, also put up a strong performance, winning the Tent Pitching title, while Cdt Meghraj Chaudhari was adjudged Best Pilot (SD). The competition provided cadets with a demanding platform to demonstrate discipline, precision, technical proficiency, teamwork and competitive spirit, reflecting the high standards developed through rigorous NCC training.

The consecutive victory of No. 2 MAH Air Sqn NCC, Nagpur, reflects the sustained efforts of its cadets and training staff and marks another significant achievement for the Air Wing units of the Maharashtra Directorate. The IGC also serves as an important step towards selection for the next stages of the Vayu Sainik Camp. Following IGC 2026, selected cadets will undergo Pre-Vayu Sainik Camp (PVSC) 1 and PVSC 2, after which those who qualify will represent the Maharashtra Directorate at the All India Vayu Sainik Camp (AIVSC).

 

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