Lieutenant Colonel Sanjeev Malik, an officer in the Army Medical Corps, created history at the 42nd World Medicine and Health Games in Colombia by taking home five gold medals. He is currently stationed at Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi with the President’s Body Guards.
With his victories in the cross-country, 1500, 3000, 5000, and 800 meters, he is the only athlete in 2023 to accomplish this feat and one of the few since the Games started in 1978. Lt Col Malik received congratulations from Lt Gen Daljit Singh of the DGAFMS for his outstanding accomplishment and wishes for more honors in the future.
Within the medical community, the World Medicine and Health Games have grown to become the most prestigious international sporting event. It is sometimes referred to as the Olympic Games for Health Professionals. The Games, which have been held every year since 1978, draw more than 2,500 athletes from more than 50 countries. These medical professionals respect the Olympic ideals while participating in almost twenty different sports, both individually and collectively. Through the combination of his sporting accomplishments and medical skills, Lt Col Sanjeev’s success not only emphasizes his personal greatness but also the global dedication of healthcare professionals. As the 42nd edition comes to an end, Lt Col Sanjeev continues to be a source of inspiration within the health sports community.
His incredible accomplishment not only demonstrates his tenacity and devotion, but it will encourage thousands of doctors around the nation to participate in competitive sports. His success has improved our doctor’s standing and reputation globally. His success has confirmed that Indian physicians are not just skilled with scalpels and stethoscopes but also capable of serving as fitness ambassadors.
