Air Customs Superintendent Ashok Kumar Wins Silver At All India Civil Services Championship 2025-26

New Delhi: Ashok Kumar, serving as Air Customs Superintendent at IGI Airport, New Delhi, won a Silver Medal, (50+ Masters Category) at the All India Civil Services Best Physique Championship, held from February 17-19, 2026 at the Tyagaraj Stadium, Delhi. The prestigious national-level event saw participation from around 170 athletes representing 26 states and government boards.

How did Ashok Kumar perform?

Ashok Kumar’s outstanding performance stands as a remarkable achievement, reflecting exceptional physical fitness, discipline, and dedication alongside demanding official duties. His success has brought pride and recognition to Indian Customs, setting an inspiring example for civil servants by promoting fitness, perseverance, and excellence in public service.

Despite the demanding and demanding duties of a government job, dedication and discipline can make one achieve new heights at any age. Superintendent Ashok Kumar is a shining example of this. He is posted at IGI Airport, New Delhi Air Customs. He brought honor to his department by winning a silver medal in the All India Civil Services Best Physique Championship 2025-26 with his outstanding performance.

The position of Air Customs Superintendent at a high-security facility like IGI Airport is a highly responsible one, with constant work pressure and hectic schedules. Performing this important official duty with utmost sincerity while also maintaining physical fitness for a national-level sports competition is no easy task. Ashok Kumar's achievement is a testament to his strict discipline and deep dedication to fitness.

Ashok Kumar's success has brought pride to the entire Indian Customs Department. His remarkable victory is a huge inspiration for other civil servants and government employees. He has proven that one can manage one's health, fitness, and excellence effectively, while simultaneously serving the public and performing one's official duties. This will inspire many. More such examples may emerge in the future. This will strengthen the sports culture at the departmental level and foster talent at the national level. Ashok Kumar's achievement shows a new path.

Where was the event held?

This prestigious national-level sports competition was held at Thyagaraj Stadium in Delhi from February 17-19, 2026. Ashok Kumar participated in the category for athletes over 50 (50+ Masters category). His excellent fitness earned him the silver medal. Approximately 170 selected athletes from 26 states and various government boards across the country participated in this national-level event. Winning the silver medal amidst such a tough and competitive competition reflects Ashok Kumar's hard work.

How did the Uttar Pradesh squad perform?

The Uttar Pradesh contingent produced remarkable performances in the All India Civil Services 2026 Best Physique Tournament, held from February 17-19 at the Thyagaraj Stadium in New Delhi. Ravi Prakash Singh, an Assistant Review Officer at the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat, performed exceptionally well and won a bronze medal. His achievement has brought pride to the state.

Rajiv Pal from Moradabad also performed exceptionally well in the senior players' category, winning a bronze medal. Consequently, the Uttar Pradesh team made a strong presence in the competition. The 11-member team was led by coach Arvind Bharti of the Uttar Pradesh Secretariat, while Dharmendra Yadav served as team manager. Under the guidance of the coach and management, the players demonstrated discipline and dedication. This achievement has brought pride not only to the players but to the entire state.