Prithviraj Platoon Wins Gladiator Competition at MCEME; WCQM Shivam Yadav Named ‘Gladiator of the Course’
Lt Gen Neeraj Varshney Felicitates Winners at Secunderabad Event.
The Inter Platoon Gladiator Competition for Spring Term 2026 was conducted at the MCEME Secunderabad, showcasing endurance, combat skills and mental toughness among Officer Cadets.
Rigorous Multi-Domain Competition
The event featured challenging activities including:
- 19 km endurance run
- Firing drills
- Swimming events
- Battle obstacle course
testing the cadets’ grit, stamina and mental robustness.
Top Performers Honoured
- Prithviraj Platoon emerged as overall winners
- WCQM Shivam Yadav was adjudged ‘Gladiator of the Course’
Cross-Country Event Highlights
On the sidelines, the Inter Platoon Novices Cross-Country witnessed enthusiastic participation from TES-54 cadets:
- Chandragupt Platoon (Cheetahs) secured the championship
- OC Gurdeep Singh won the Gold medal
Awards Presented by Commandant
Lieutenant General Neeraj Varshney, Commandant MCEME and Colonel Commandant of the Corps of EME, presented trophies and felicitated the winners.
Building Future Leaders
The competition highlights the Indian Army’s emphasis on developing physically fit, mentally resilient and combat-ready officers.
