Major Rohit Kadian, an accomplished officer of the Indian Army, has brought immense pride to the nation by winning five medals at the 11th World Masters Games held in Taiwan from May 17 to May 30, 2025. Competing in the 40–45 age category, he earned a gold medal in the 1500m event, officially making him a world champion. He also secured silver medals in the 5000m and 800m races and bronze medals in the 400m and 10km road race.
The World Masters Games, a global sporting event for athletes aged over 30, saw participation from elite competitors, including former Olympians. Major Kadian’s success in this competitive arena reflects his unwavering dedication, athletic talent, and the Indian Army’s continued commitment to promoting excellence in sports. His stellar performance is aligned with the Army’s broader #MissionOlympics initiative, which focuses on grooming world-class athletes to raise India’s global sporting profile.
This achievement is the latest in a string of successes for Major Kadian. At the 22nd Asian Masters Athletics Championship held in 2023 in New Clark City, Philippines, he won silver medals in the 800m and 4x400m events and a bronze in the 1500m. Earlier in March 2025, he also represented India at the World Masters Athletics Indoor Championship in Florida, USA, cementing his status as one of India’s top-performing masters athletes.
His dedication to athletics is matched by his military career. Despite the rigorous demands of Army life, Major Kadian has set multiple national records in indoor athletics, including the 800m, 1500m, and 3000m events. His achievements are a testament to the discipline, endurance, and resilience ingrained through military training.
The Indian Army’s official social media handles, including ADG PI – INDIAN ARMY, celebrated his achievement with the message, “Major Rohit Kadian Scripts Sporting History… His phenomenal success is a shining example of unwavering dedication and athletic excellence—an inspiration to countless others and a proud moment for the nation.”
Major Kadian’s journey is not only an individual triumph but also a reflection of the Indian Army’s contribution to national sports development. His success echoes the spirit of the Army’s Decade of Transformation and Year of Tech Absorption, underlining a future-ready force that champions both defense and excellence in every field.
