Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), conferred the AOC-in-C Commendation Medal on Vijender Singh in recognition of his exemplary professionalism, dedication to duty, and valuable contributions to the Indian Air Force.
Vijender Singh is an Indian Olympic boxer who won India’s first-ever Olympic medal in boxing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics and later entered professional boxing and politics.
Expressing his gratitude, Vijender Singh said the honour is a proud moment in his service career and serves as a strong motivation to continue striving for excellence and upholding the core values of the Indian Air Force.
The AOC-in-C Commendation Medal is awarded to personnel who display outstanding devotion to duty and make notable contributions beyond the call of routine responsibilities, reinforcing the Indian Air Force’s culture of merit, professionalism, and service to the nation.
